La sécurité a été notre principale préoccupation pendant tout le projet.
English: Safety has been our main concern throughout the entire project.
préoccupation /pʁeɔkypasjˈɔ̃/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "concern".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- concern
- Translation
- préoccupation
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | préoccupation |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | préoccupations |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la préoccupation
- Examples
- C'est la préoccupation.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Elle a exprimé son inquiétude concernant la santé déclinante de sa grand-mère.
English: She expressed concern about her grandmother's deteriorating health.
Sa principale préoccupation est de trouver un emploi avant septembre prochain.
English: His main concern is finding a job before next September.
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