préoccupation
/pʁe.ɔ.ky.pa.sjɔ̃/
concern
Sa principale préoccupation est la santé de sa famille.
His main concern is his family's health.
general
A concern or worry that occupies someone's mind.
Elle a exprimé ses préoccupations concernant l'environnement.
She expressed her concerns about the environment.
Often used in the plural to indicate multiple worries.
Collocations
avoir des préoccupationsto have concernsexprimer ses préoccupationsto express concerns
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Pro Tip
Plural vs. Singular
While 'préoccupation' can be used in both singular and plural forms, the plural is more common when referring to multiple concerns.
Word Origin
From Old French 'preocupacion', from Latin 'praeoccupatio' (preoccupation), from 'praeoccupare' (to occupy beforehand).
Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but often carries a slightly more formal tone than 'souci'.
Word Breakdown
pré-
before
prefix-occupation
occupation, taking up
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