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How do you say "nervous" in French?
nerveux
In French, "nervous" is nerveux.
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Pronunciation
Say 'nehr-VUH' with the stress on the second syllable. The final 'x' is silent.
Grammar notes
Masculine form is nerveux, feminine is nerveuse. Both gain an 's' in plural. The 'x' ending is typical of certain French adjectives.
Example sentence
Il se sent nerveux avant l'examen.
He feels nervous before the exam.
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How to remember nerveux
Nervous people have nerves on edge. The word contains 'nerve' and sounds similar, making it easy to link mentally.
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Questions about nerveux
How do you say "nervous" in French?
In French, "nervous" is nerveux. It is a noun.
How is nerveux written in French?
nerveux is written using the standard French script.
How is nerveux used in a sentence?
Use nerveux as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il se sent nerveux avant l'examen. (He feels nervous before the exam.).
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