English–French

“worry about” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁeokype/

Example

Elle se préoccupe de son travail.

She worries about her work.

Illustration for préoccuper (worry about)

How to say “worry about” in French

“Worry about” in French is préoccuper.

A matter occupies the mind in advance, drawing sustained attention and concern.

Full entry for préoccuper: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with préoccuper

Cette nouvelle me préoccupe.

This news worries me.

Tips for using préoccuper

  • The concerned sense normally uses the reflexive form se préoccuper de, with de before a noun or an infinitive.

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