Souci (en. Worry)

/su.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Anxiety or concern about something.
She has many worries about her exam.
Elle a beaucoup de soucis à propos de son examen.
A problem or difficulty.
Financial worries can affect mental health.
Les soucis financiers peuvent affecter la santé mentale.
An object of concern or attention.
The main worry of parents is the safety of their children.
Le souci principal des parents est la sécurité de leurs enfants.

Etymology

From Latin 'sollicitus' meaning 'agitated, anxious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have worries
To be anxious about something.
avoir des soucis
to worry
To concern oneself with something.
se faire du souci
without worry
Without worry, relaxed.
sans souci
to make worries
Creating concerns.
faire des soucis
to be worried
To be in a situation of worry.
être en souci

Related Words

worried
Who is affected by worries.
préoccupé
anxiety
State of intense concern.
angoisse
tension
State of stress or anxiety.
tension
stress
Emotional reaction to worries.
stress

Slang Meanings

No problem.
If you need help, don't hesitate, no worries!
Si tu as besoin d'aide, n'hésite pas, pas de souci !
It's cool, everything's fine.
Don't worry, it's not a problem.
Ne t'inquiète pas, c'est pas un souci.