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souci
/su.si/
concern
Il a beaucoup de soucis en ce moment.
He has a lot of concerns right now.
neutral
A feeling of anxiety or worry about something.
Son principal souci est la santé de sa famille.
His main concern is his family's health.
Les soucis financiers peuvent affecter le bien-être.
Financial worries can affect well-being.
Often used in plural to emphasize multiple concerns.
botany
A small yellow or orange garden flower with thin petals.
Elle a planté des soucis dans son jardin.
She planted marigolds in her garden.
Also called 'calendula' in English.
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Pro Tip
Plural vs. Singular
Use 'des soucis' for everyday concerns (e.g., 'J’ai des soucis au travail'). Use the singular 'un souci' in formal or literary contexts (e.g., 'C’est un souci majeur').
Word Origin
From Old French 'souci' (anxiety), from Vulgar Latin *sollicitus (anxious), from Latin sollicitus (troubled, anxious).
Usage Notes
In everyday speech, 'souci' is often used in the plural ('des soucis') to refer to multiple worries. The singular form is more common in literary or formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
souci
concern/worry
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