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    Préoccupe (en. Concerned)

    [pʁe.ɔ.ky.p]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have a worry or concern about something.
    He is concerned about the future of his children.
    Il se préoccupe de l'avenir de ses enfants.
    To occupy the mind or attention of a person.
    This situation worries me a lot.
    Cette situation me préoccupe beaucoup.
    To be in a state of anxiety regarding a problem.
    She is worried about her exam.
    Elle est préoccupée par son examen.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praecupare', which means 'to take care of' or 'to worry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be concerned about
    To be anxious or worried about something.
    se préoccuper de
    to worry someone
    To cause concern to someone.
    préoccuper quelqu'un

    Related Words

    concern
    State of worry or anxiety.
    préoccupation
    worried
    State of a person who is worried.
    préoccupé

    Slang Meanings

    To be stressed
    I am too preoccupied with this project.
    Je suis trop préoccupé par ce projet.
    To feel down
    He is really preoccupied right now.
    Il est vraiment préoccupé en ce moment.