French word

souci

Pronunciation

IPA/susi/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconcern

Example

J'ai un souci.

I have a concern.

Illustration for souci (concern)

More examples

Nous devons résoudre ce souci rapidement.

We must resolve this problem quickly.

Core concept

A small knot that catches attention, either in the mind or in an everyday situation.

Common phrases

  • avoir un souci

    have a worry

  • résoudre un souci

    resolve a problem

  • il y a un souci

    There is a problem

Similar words

inquiétude: A continuing feeling of anxiety about a troubling matter.
préoccupation: A state of unease caused by something occupying the mind.
tracas: A minor problem that causes worry and inconvenience.

Definition in French

Préoccupation passagère ou anxiété légère à propos de quelque chose; s'emploie aussi pour évoquer un petit problème pratique.

Word origin

French souci developed through Old French from the family of se soucier and is ultimately linked to Latin sollicitare and sollicitus.

Usage tips

  • Souci is masculine, so the standard article is un souci rather than une souci.

Other meanings

  • problemnoun

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