No. 8,556 in French
angoisse
"Angoisse" means "anxiety" or "distress."
In a sentence
L'angoisse que je ressens avant un examen est difficile à supporter.
The anxiety I feel before an exam is difficult to bear.
Used to express a general feeling of anxiety or worry.
Elle est prise d'angoisse lorsqu'elle parle en public.
She gets overwhelmed with anxiety when she speaks in public.
Describes an acute moment of anxiety or distress.
Le film d'horreur provoquait une angoisse constante chez les spectateurs.
The horror movie caused constant anxiety among the viewers.
Used to denote a continuing suspense or fear.
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