inquiéter

Senses

1. 1.

   to worry; to make uneasy

   to cause someone to feel anxious or concerned

2. 2.

   to disturb; to bother

   to interrupt or cause minor annoyance

3. 3.

   to question; to interrogate

   to ask someone about something suspicious (often in police/judicial context)

Examples

• "Cette situation m'inquiète beaucoup."

  This situation worries me a lot.

• "Ne t'inquiète pas, tout ira bien."

  Don't worry, everything will be fine.

• "La police a inquiété les suspects."

  The police questioned the suspects.

Usage

Common reflexive form: s'inquiéter (to worry, to be anxious). Often used with *de* or *pour* to express worry about something. Register: standard, everyday use. Common mistake: confusing with English "inquire" (which translates to *s'enquérir* in formal contexts).