soucieuses

Soucieuses is the feminine plural form of the French adjective soucieuse, meaning concerned, worried, or conscientious. The term describes people, typically women, who exhibit care or preoccupation about a subject, outcome, or the well-being of others. In everyday usage, soucieuse can convey both unease and attentiveness, depending on context.

Etymology and nuance: Soucieuse derives from the Old French soucier, which in turn comes from Latin sollicitus, a root linked to agitation or concern. In modern French, the sense ranges from anxious worry to careful diligence. The phrase les femmes soucieuses or des femmes soucieuses is common, indicating a group of women who are attentive to a matter or who take care to act with responsibility.

Usage notes: While soucieuses is primarily an adjective, it can appear in descriptive phrases rather than as a standalone noun. It is more natural in French to modify a noun directly: « des femmes soucieuses de leur avenir » (women concerned about their future) or « elle est soucieuse du bien-être de ses enfants » (she is concerned for her children's well-being). In some stylistic contexts, writers may use the plural as a nominalized group label, but this is less common and can sound literary or idiosyncratic.

See also: soucier, souci, soucieux, Souci (the noun meaning worry or concern).

Translations: soucieuse/soucieuses are typically translated as conscientious, concerned, worried, or solicitous, depending on the context.