fret

• Nom désignant un état d'inquiétude, d'anxiété ou d'agitation, ainsi qu'un terme technique pour la barrette métallique sur le manche d'un instrument à cordes.

A noun referring to a state of worry, anxiety, or agitation, or a technical term for a ridge on the neck of a stringed instrument.

1. Worry or anxietyB2informal

   A state of being worried or anxious about something.

   inquiétude

   • She was in a fret about her exam results.
   • He's always in a fret over small things.
   • Don't get into a fret; everything will be fine.

   Synonymesagitationanguishanxietyconcerndistressuneasevexationworry

   Antonymescalmcontentmenteasepeaceserenity

2. Guitar partB1formal

   One of the raised strips on the neck of a stringed instrument (like a guitar) that help produce different notes.

   frette (de guitare)

   • He pressed his finger on the third fret to play the note.
   • The guitar has 22 frets on its neck.
   • She learned to slide her fingers along the frets.

• Verbe exprimant un état d'inquiétude ou d'anxiété, souvent pour des choses mineures ou sans nécessité.

A verb used to express the act of worrying or being anxious, often about something trivial or unnecessary.

1. Worry or be anxiousB1informal

   To feel or express worry, anxiety, or discontent about something.

   s'inquiéter, se tourmenter

   • Don't fret about the exam; you studied hard.
   • She fretted over the small details of the wedding.
   • He fretted that he might be late for the meeting.

   Synonymesagonizebrooddwell onfussworry

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassurerelax

2. Gnaw or wear awayC1formal

   To gradually eat away or erode something, often by rubbing or gnawing.

   Ronger, user

   • The constant wind fretted the surface of the stone.
   • The dog fretted at the bone for hours.
   • Water fretted a channel through the soft rock.

   Synonymesabradechafecorrodeeat awayerodegnawwear away