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nerveux

nervous

adjective nehr-VUH Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

stressed

Usage Note

Nerveux means nervous or anxious, but also 'high-strung' as a character trait. The feminine form is nerveuse. Être nerveux often implies situational anxiety, while être de nature nerveuse describes a temperamental disposition. The adverb nerveusement and noun la nervosité are common related forms.

Examples

"Il est très nerveux avant l'examen."

Natural Translation

He is very nervous before the exam.

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