Concern vs Worry
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Concern
Top 1000 (très courant)B2verb
Worry
Top 1000 (très courant)A2verb
| Concern | Worry | |
|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɜːn/","/kənˈsɜːnz/","/kənˈsɜːnd/","/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɜːrn/","/kənˈsɜːrnz/","/kənˈsɜːrnd/","/kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌri/","/ˈwʌriz/","/ˈwʌrid/","/ˈwʌriɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɜːri/","/ˈwɜːriz/","/ˈwɜːrid/","/ˈwɜːriɪŋ/"]/ |
| Sens | a worry or issue | To feel uneasy or anxious about something. |
| Exemple | The news of the accident caused great concern among the community. | I tend to worry about my exams every time. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | B2 | A2 |
| Nature grammaticale | verb | verb |
| Collocations | directly, mainly, mostly, in, directly, mainly, mostly, in, a lot, greatly, really | a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about, a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about, a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about |
| Antonymes | indifference, apathy | calm, relax, dismiss |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Confusing 'concern' as a noun and verb., Using 'concern to' instead of 'concern with' or 'about'., Mistaking 'concern' for 'care' in certain contexts. | Confused with 'worry' vs 'care' — 'worry' implies anxiety., Incorrectly use 'worrying' as a noun instead of a verb., Using 'worry' without an object, e.g., 'I worry' should be followed by 'about something.' |
| Notes d'usage | Used in both spoken and written language. Can express personal feelings or formal issues. Avoid using in overly casual conversations. | Use 'worry' for general concerns. It's neutral but can sound weak in more serious contexts. Avoid in professional settings unless discussing stress. |
Questions fréquentes : Concern vs Worry
Quelle est la différence entre Concern et Worry ?
Concern: a worry or issue Worry: To feel uneasy or anxious about something.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Concern et Worry ?
Concern est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Concern et Worry sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Concern: B2, Worry: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Concern et Worry ?
Concern: verb, Worry: verb.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Concern: The news of the accident caused great concern among the community. Worry: I tend to worry about my exams every time.
Puis-je utiliser Concern et Worry de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Concern et Worry 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.