Souciait (en. Worried)

/su.sja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be concerned about something.
He always cared about his friends' health.
Il se souciait toujours de la santé de ses amis.
To have worries or concerns.
She was concerned about her professional future.
Elle se souciait de son avenir professionnel.
To pay special attention to a person or situation.
They were worried about the environment.
Ils se souciaient de l'environnement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sollicitare', meaning 'to disturb, to trouble'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to care about
To be concerned about something.
se soucier de
to not care about
To not worry about something.
ne pas se soucier de
to worry about
To be concerned for a person or thing.
soucier pour

Related Words

to care
Verb meaning to worry.
soucier
concern
Noun meaning a worry or concern.
préoccupation
concerned
Adjective meaning anxious or worried.
soucieux

Slang Meanings

To have a heavy heart in a difficult situation.
He has trouble smiling; he cared too much about his exam.
Il a du mal à sourire, il se souciait trop de son examen.
To be stressed or under pressure.
She is worried because of her job.
Elle est soucieuse à cause de son travail.