concerner

/kɔ̃.sɛʁ.ne/

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Translation

to concern, to affect, to relate to

Word origin

From Medieval Latin concernere ('to relate to, to have regard to'), from Latin con- ('together') plus cernere ('to sift, to distinguish'). The same root gives English 'concern' and 'discern'.

Origin
Latin
Root
concernere
English cognates
concern, discern

Grammar

Verb type-er regular (1st group)

Examples

tous employés.

This new rule concerns all the employees.

, .

As far as I am concerned, I prefer to stay here.

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The problem affects mainly the big cities.

.

This decision does not concern you directly.

horaires 'ouverture.

The changes relate to the opening hours.

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This word is part of lesson 32.