Soucieux (en. Worried)

/su.sjø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who shows concern.
He is concerned about the future of his children.
Il est soucieux de l'avenir de ses enfants.
Who feels a lasting worry.
She is worried about her health.
Elle est soucieuse de sa santé.
Who is concerned about a situation or event.
Parents are concerned about the safety of their children.
Les parents sont soucieux de la sécurité de leurs enfants.

Etymology

The word soucieux comes from the Old French 'soucier', which means 'to be concerned', derived from the Latin 'sollicitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be concerned about something
to have concerns regarding something.
être soucieux de quelque chose
concerned with detail
worried about the little things.
soucieux du détail
to suspect someone of being concerned
to think that someone has worries.
soupçonner quelqu'un de soucieux

Related Words

concern
Worry or concern for something.
souci
to care
To have concern for something.
soucier
concern
A fact that causes worry.
préoccupation

Slang Meanings

To be caught up in one's thoughts.
He is always in his thoughts, a real worrier.
Il est toujours dans ses pensées, un vrai soucieux.
To have a nagging problem.
She told me she had a big worry.
Elle m'a dit qu'elle avait un gros souci.