concern

• Sentiment d'inquiétude, de souci ou d'intérêt à propos de quelque chose, ainsi qu'une question ayant de l'importance ou un rapport avec quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a feeling of worry, anxiety, or interest about something, or a matter that is of importance or relevance to someone.

1. Worry or anxietyB1formal

   A feeling of worry about something important.

   Inquiétude, souci

   • There is growing concern about climate change.
   • She expressed her concern for his health.
   • His main concern is the safety of the children.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyapprehensiondisquietdistressfearmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   Antonymesindifferencenonchalanceunconcern

2. Matter of interestB1formal

   Something that is important or involves someone.

   préoccupation, affaire

   • This is a private concern and not for public discussion.
   • Financial matters are his primary concern.
   • The new policy is a concern for all employees.

   Synonymesaffairbusinessconsiderationinterestissuematterthing

   Antonymesdisinterestindifference

3. Business or companyB2formal

   A business or enterprise.

   Entreprise ou société

   • He runs a small concern in the city center.
   • The concern was sold to a larger corporation.
   • She inherited the family concern after her father retired.

   Synonymesbusinesscompanyenterpriseestablishmentfirmhouse

• Verbe signifiant avoir trait à quelque chose, impliquer ou causer de l'inquiétude ou du souci.

A verb meaning to relate to, involve, or cause worry or anxiety.

1. To relate to or involveB1formal

   To be about or relevant to a particular subject or person.

   concerner

   • This matter concerns all of us.
   • The report concerns the recent changes in policy.
   • The discussion concerned the future of the company.

   Synonymesaffectbear oninvolveregardtouch

2. To worry or troubleB1formal

   To cause anxiety or unease to someone.

   Inquiéter, préoccuper

   • Her health concerns me greatly.
   • It concerns me that he hasn't called yet.
   • The rising costs concern many families.

   Synonymesagitatebotherdisquietdisturbperturbtroubleunsettleupsetworry

   Antonymescalmcomfortpleasereassuresoothe

3. To take an interest inB2formal

   To be involved or interested in something.

   s'intéresser à

   • She concerns herself with environmental issues.
   • He doesn't concern himself with gossip.
   • They concern themselves only with the facts.

   Synonymesabsorbengageinterestinvolveoccupy

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectoverlook