concerned

inquiet, préoccupé

Qui craint que quelque chose aille mal ou qu’un événement fâcheux se produise.

En anglais simple : Worried that something bad may happen or that something is wrong.

• You look concerned.
• Her parents were concerned about her health.
• Are you concerned that the plan might fail?

Comment l'utiliser : concerned about something (We are concerned about the cost.); concerned for someone/something (She was concerned for his safety.); concerned that… (I am concerned that he has not called.)

Synonymes : worried, anxious

Contraires : unconcerned

Expressions courantes : concerned about something, concerned for someone, deeply concerned

concerné, impliqué

Qui participe à une affaire, en est responsable ou s’y intéresse.

En anglais simple : Involved in, responsible for, or interested in a particular matter.

• Everyone concerned received a letter.
• She is mainly concerned with staff training.
• The parties concerned have agreed to meet.

Comment l'utiliser : concerned with something (This department is concerned with public transport.); someone/something concerned (We informed all the people concerned.)

Synonymes : involved

Expressions courantes : people concerned, concerned with something, parties concerned