Concernant (en. Concerning)

/kɔ̃.sɛʁ.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That relates to or is about something.
The information concerning the project will be published tomorrow.
Les informations concernant le projet seront publiées demain.
Relates to a specific subject.
Studies concerning climate are essential.
Les études concernant le climat sont essentielles.

Etymology

From the verb 'concerner', formed with the prefix 'con-' and the root 'cerner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

concerning your questions
Related to the inquiries you have posed.
concernant vos questions
documents concerning
Sheets or files that deal with a particular subject.
documents concernant
information concerning
Data that pertains to a specific theme.
informations concernant

Related Words

concern
To have a relation to.
concerner
concern
A state of mind that worries about something.
préoccupation
relationship
Document that describes a particular subject.
rapport

Slang Meanings

Concerner that has become common in informal conversations.
Look, this concerns the latest rumor about him.
Tiens, ça concerne la dernière rumeur sur lui.
Used to describe information that is gossip.
Look, this concerns the latest scoop on the celebrity.
Regarde, ça concerne le dernier scoop sur la célébrité.