Sollicitude (en. Solicitude)

/sɔ.li.si.tyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of being attentive or considerate toward someone.

She has always shown solicitude toward her friends.

Elle a toujours fait preuve de sollicitude envers ses amis.

Constant worry or concern.

His solicitude for his father's health was evident.

Sa sollicitude pour la santé de son père était évidente.

Act of requesting help or advice with care.

He expressed his solicitude by asking specific questions.

Il a exprimé sa sollicitude en posant des questions précises.

The word 'sollicitude' comes from the Latin 'sollicitudo', which means 'concern'.

maternal solicitude

Concern and care typical of a mother for her child.

sollicitude maternelle

to show solicitude

To act with attention and consideration toward someone.

faire preuve de sollicitude

excessive solicitude

Concern that exceeds reasonable limits.

sollicitude excessive

consideration

Attitude of one who takes care of others.

prévenance

empathy

Ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

empathie

benevolence

Willingness to wish well to others.

bienveillance

Particular care or exaggerated attentions.

He showed buddy's solicitude when he offered help.

Il a montré une sollicitude de pote quand il a offert de l'aide.

To worry too much about others.

His excessive solicitude ended up annoying his friends.

Sa sollicitude excessive finissait par agacer ses amis.