French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
soin
Pronunciation
IPA/swɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nouncare
Example
Prends soin de toi !
Take care of yourself!
More examples
Elle reçoit des soins à l'hôpital.
She receives care at the hospital.
Core concept
A steady hand protects something's condition while helping it improve.
Common phrases
prendre soin de
take care of
soins médicaux
medical care
soins quotidiens
daily care
Similar words
attention: Careful attention given to something that matters.
aide: Assistance provided to someone in difficulty or to improve a situation.
entretien: Maintenance work that keeps a place or object in good condition.
Definition in French
Attention minutieuse destinée à empêcher la détérioration et à améliorer l'état.
Word origin
French soin comes from Old French soin, ultimately from Latin sonium meaning care or trouble, and it is related to soigner.
Usage tips
- The common pattern is prendre soin de, with de retained before a person, object, or relationship.
Other meanings
- treatmentnoun
- maintenancenoun
- considerationnoun
Opposites
- négligenceneglectnoun
- indifférenceindifferencenoun