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nounnounadjective

l’agité

agitate

Qui bouge beaucoup, qui n’est pas calme ou tranquille.

Definition & meaning

Agité generally means agitated, restless, or disturbed. Its meaning depends on the context:

  • For a person, it can mean nervous, upset, or unable to keep still.
  • For a situation or period, it means turbulent or eventful.
  • For water, it means choppy or rough.
  • As a past participle, it can mean shaken, stirred, or waved.

Grammar & Word origin

Agité is the masculine singular form of an adjective and the past participle of agiter , “to shake” or “to stir.” Its feminine form is agitée ; the plural forms are agités and agitées .

The verb comes from Latin agitare, meaning “to drive, move, or stir.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • nerveux — “nervous”; emphasizes anxiety rather than physical restlessness.
  • turbulent — “turbulent” or “rowdy”; often suggests disruptive behavior or a troubled situation.
  • calme — “calm”; the opposite in many contexts.
  • paisible — “peaceful”; emphasizes tranquility.

Common phrases & collocations

  • une mer agitée — a rough or choppy sea
  • une nuit agitée — a restless or disturbed night
  • un enfant agité — a restless or excitable child
  • une vie agitée — a turbulent or eventful life

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Examples

Le chien semble agité ce matin.adjective

The dog seems agitated this morning.

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