concerné

Concerné is a French adjective and the past participle of the verb concerner. It means someone or something that is touched, involved, or affected by a matter, or that is relevant to a subject. In everyday language, it is common to say les personnes concernées to refer to those who are directly affected, or to speak of a sujet concerné when a topic is relevant to a group or situation. It can also express personal relevance as in je suis concerné par cette question.

Étymologie: concerné derives from the verb concerner, which comes from Latin elements meaning to touch or relate to (often described as con- plus cernere). The sense evolves from “to touch” or “to relate to” toward the modern meaning of being involved or affected by something.

Usage and nuance: concerné is typically used as an adjective with agreement in gender and number (concerné, concernée, concernés, concernées). It is distinct from concernant, a preposition or invariable adjective meaning “regarding” or “concerning.” The noun les concernés (“the people who are involved or affected”) is common, as is la question concernée (“the issue in question”). In contrast with préoccuper or préoccupé, which convey worry, concerné emphasizes relation or involvement rather than emotional distress.

Examples:

- Les personnes concernées doivent être informées des décisions prises.

- Cette loi concerne tous les salariés.

- Je suis concerné par ce problème et je dois intervenir.

- Ce document décrit les aspects concernés par le nouveau règlement.

Voir aussi: concerner, concernant, préoccuper, préoccupé.