concerning

• Qui suscite de l'inquiétude, de l'anxiété ou de la préoccupation.

Causing distress, anxiety, or unease; giving reason for worry.

1. Worrying or alarmingB2formal

   Causing anxiety or unease because of a potentially problematic or dangerous nature.

   Préoccupant

   • The lack of rainfall over the past months is deeply ___.
   • Reports of corruption within the department are extremely ___.
   • Her test results showed some ___ abnormalities.
   • It was a ___ development that required immediate attention.
   • The silence from headquarters became increasingly ___.

   Synonymesalarmingdisquietingdisturbingperturbingtroublingvexingworrying

   Antonymescomfortingconsolingencouragingreassuringsoothing

• Préposition utilisée pour indiquer le sujet ou l'objet d'une discussion, signifiant 'à propos de' ou 'au sujet de'.

A preposition that introduces the topic or subject matter of a statement, equivalent to 'about' or 'regarding'.

1. Indicating the subject of discussion or attentionB2formal

   Used to show what a statement or piece of information is about; with reference to.

   au sujet de

   • The CEO issued a statement concerning the new merger.
   • I have a few questions concerning your recent article.
   • There is no official information concerning the incident.
   • All documents concerning the sale must be signed by Friday.
   • She raised an important point concerning safety regulations.

• 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