Concern vs Issue

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Concern

Top 1000 (très courant)B2verb

Issue

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
 ConcernIssue
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɜːn/","/kənˈsɜːnz/","/kənˈsɜːnd/","/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɜːrn/","/kənˈsɜːrnz/","/kənˈsɜːrnd/","/kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪʃuː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪʃuː/"]/
Sensa worry or issueA problem or topic that people discuss.
ExempleThe news of the accident caused great concern among the community.The main issue we need to address is the lack of communication.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB2B1
Nature grammaticaleverbnoun
Collocationsdirectly, mainly, mostly, in, directly, mainly, mostly, in, a lot, greatly, reallybig, burning, central, number, range, series, raise, debate, discuss, arise, surround something, underlie something, at issue, on an/​the issue, issue about, make an issue of something, big, burning, central, number, range, series, raise, debate, discuss, arise, surround something, underlie something, at issue, on an/​the issue, issue about, make an issue of something, current, back, special, bring out, publish, come out, go on sale, be out, in an/​the issue
Antonymesindifference, apathysolution, answer
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'concern' as a noun and verb., Using 'concern to' instead of 'concern with' or 'about'., Mistaking 'concern' for 'care' in certain contexts.'Issue' confused with 'problem' when referring to minor matters that don't require attention., Using 'issue' without a clear context, making it sound vague or unclear., Overusing 'issue' in informal settings, where a simpler term might be more appropriate.
Notes d'usageUsed in both spoken and written language. Can express personal feelings or formal issues. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.Use 'issue' in discussions or formal settings to refer to problems or topics. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'problem' might fit better.

Questions fréquentes : Concern vs Issue

Quelle est la différence entre Concern et Issue ?

Concern: a worry or issue Issue: A problem or topic that people discuss.

Concern et Issue sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Concern: B2, Issue: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Concern et Issue de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Concern et Issue sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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