care for

prendre soin de, soigner

Apporter à quelqu’un ou à quelque chose l’aide et l’attention nécessaires.

En anglais simple : To give someone or something the help and attention they need.

• Who will care for the cat?
• He cared for his mother during her illness.
• The nurses are caring for several young patients.

Comment l'utiliser : care for someone/something (She cares for her elderly father.)

Synonymes : look after, take care of

Contraires : neglect

Expressions courantes : care for someone, care for children, care for animals

aimer, apprécier

Aimer ou apprécier quelque chose, souvent dans une phrase négative ou une proposition polie.

En anglais simple : To like something or find it pleasant; often used in negative sentences or polite offers.

• I do not care for this music.
• Would you care for a sandwich?
• She never cared for expensive restaurants.

Comment l'utiliser : not care for something (I do not care for strong coffee.); would someone care for something? (Would you care for some tea?)

Synonymes : like, enjoy

Contraires : dislike

Expressions courantes : care for something, care for coffee, care for jazz