No. 11,204 in French

préoccupées

"Préoccupées" means "worried" or "concerned."

In a sentence

Les étudiantes sont très préoccupées par l'examen de demain.
The students are very concerned about tomorrow's exam.
Used to express concern or worry in relation to something specific.
Les citoyennes préoccupées par l'environnement ont organisé une réunion.
The citizens worried about the environment organized a meeting.
Illustrates concern for a larger issue impacting society or individuals.
Elle semblait préoccupée lorsque je lui ai parlé ce matin.
She seemed worried when I spoke to her this morning.
Reflects personal anxiety or a state of being troubled mentally.

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