hectic

• Décrit une situation pleine d'activité, d'agitation ou de précipitation, souvent frénétique ou stressante.

Describes a situation that is full of activity, confusion, or haste.

1. Full of activity or excitementB1informal

   Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste.

   fiévreux, frénétique

   • The office was hectic before the deadline.
   • We had a hectic schedule during the conference.
   • The market was hectic with shoppers on the weekend.

   Synonymesbustlingbusychaoticfeverishfranticfreneticfrenziedmanicwild

   Antonymescalmpeacefulrelaxedserenetranquil

2. Feverish or agitatedB2formal

   Relating to a feverish state or condition of being overly busy.

   fébrile, agité

   • The patient's hectic pulse indicated a high fever.
   • Her hectic lifestyle led to constant stress.
   • The city's hectic pace can be overwhelming for newcomers.

   Synonymesagitatedchaoticexcitedfeverishfranticfreneticfrenziedrestlesswild

   Antonymescalmleisurelypeacefulquietrelaxedserene