concern

inquiétude, préoccupation

Sentiment d’inquiétude au sujet de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A feeling of worry about someone or something.

• His silence caused concern.
• There is growing concern about the missing children.
• The teacher expressed concern for her students’ safety.

Comment l'utiliser : concern about something (Parents expressed concern about road safety.); concern for someone/something (She showed concern for his health.)

Synonymes : worry, anxiety

Expressions courantes : express concern, deep concern, concern about something

préoccupation, inquiétude

Inquiétude ou problème possible qui, selon quelqu’un, mérite qu’on s’en occupe.

En anglais simple : A worry or possible problem that someone thinks needs attention.

• Cost is my main concern.
• Please tell us about any concerns you have.
• The inspection raised several safety concerns.

Comment l'utiliser : concern about something (My main concern about the plan is its cost.)

Synonymes : worry, problem, reservation

Expressions courantes : raise a concern, address a concern, safety concern

affaire, préoccupation

Chose qui compte pour quelqu’un ou qui touche sa vie.

En anglais simple : Something that matters to someone or affects their life.

• That is none of your concern.
• Her main concern is the children’s education.
• These matters are of concern to all residents.

Comment l'utiliser : be of concern to someone (The changes are of concern to every employee.)

Synonymes : matter, interest, business

Expressions courantes : main concern, someone’s concern, concern of someone

sollicitude, bienveillance

Attention bienveillante envers quelqu’un qui donne envie de l’aider ou de le protéger.

En anglais simple : A caring feeling that makes you want to help someone or protect them.

• Thank you for your concern.
• He showed genuine concern for the injured driver.
• Her voice was full of concern as she offered help.

Comment l'utiliser : concern for someone (Her concern for others is clear.)

Synonymes : care, sympathy, compassion

Contraires : indifference

Expressions courantes : show concern, genuine concern, concern for someone

intérêt, préoccupation

Intérêt ou inquiétude à propos d’un sujet particulier.

En anglais simple : Interest in or worry about a particular subject.

• He showed little concern for politics.
• Her concern with detail improved the design.
• Public concern about the issue has increased.

Comment l'utiliser : concern with something (His concern with accuracy shaped the report.); concern for something (They showed little concern for the environment.)

Synonymes : interest, attention, worry

Contraires : indifference

Expressions courantes : concern for something, concern with something, little concern

entreprise, société

Société ou autre organisation qui exerce une activité commerciale.

En anglais simple : A company or other organization that does business.

• It is a small family concern.
• They sold the factory as a going concern.
• Several commercial concerns supported the exhibition.

Synonymes : business, company, firm, enterprise

Expressions courantes : going concern, commercial concern, large concern

inquiéter, préoccuper

Rendre quelqu’un inquiet ou lui faire penser qu’une chose demande de l’attention.

En anglais simple : To make someone feel worried or think that something needs attention.

• His cough concerns me.
• The lack of clean water concerned the doctors.
• Does the recent fall in sales concern you?

Synonymes : worry, trouble

Contraires : reassure

Expressions courantes : concern someone deeply, concern us all, concern someone greatly

concerner, porter sur

Porter sur un sujet précis ou avoir un rapport avec une personne ou une affaire.

En anglais simple : To be about a particular subject or involve a particular person or matter.

• The letter concerns your application.
• These rules concern everyone who works here.
• The meeting concerned plans for the new library.

Synonymes : relate to, involve

Expressions courantes : concern something directly, concern someone personally