concernant
/kɔ̃.sɛʁ.nɑ̃/preposition★Intermediate
formal
Regarding or about (a specific topic or subject)
Il a posé une question concernant le budget.
He asked a question regarding the budget.
Les informations concernant votre demande sont en cours de traitement.
The information regarding your request is being processed.
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Often used in formal or official contexts to introduce a topic or subject matter.
Collocations
les informations concernantthe information regardingune question concernanta question regardingun document concernanta document regarding
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'concernant' in formal writing or official documents to introduce a topic or subject matter.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'concerner' (to concern) with the present participle suffix '-ant'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal writing and official documents to introduce a topic or subject matter. Can be replaced with 'au sujet de' in less formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
concer-
to concern
root-nant
present participle suffix
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