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care

UK
/keə/
US
/ker/
care about
care for

Translations

careverb
cared
Past Simple
cared
Past Participle
caring
Gerund
UK
/keə/
US
/ker/
se soucier deAvec complément introduit par de/à propos de.
She cares deeply about the environment and works hard to protect it.
Elle se soucie profondément de l'environnement et travaille dur pour le protéger.
s'occuper deAu sens de veiller sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose.
He cares for his elderly parents with great dedication.
Il s'occupe de ses parents âgés avec beaucoup de dévouement.
aimerAu sens de ne pas apprécier; souvent avec negation.
I don't care for spicy food, so I'll pass on the chili.
Je n'aime pas les plats épicés, donc je vais passer le chili.
Additional translations
tenir àRegistre courant; exprime l'attachement ou l'importance accordée à quelque chose.
prendre soin dePlus proche de l'idée d'assistance ou de soins.
vouloir bienSoutenu; dans la tournure care to + infinitif.
Synonyms
worry
concern
mind
tend
nurture
look after
attend to
watch over
Antonyms
neglect
ignore
carenoun
cares
pl
soinsAu sens médical ou de prise en charge.
The hospital provides excellent care for its patients.
L'hôpital prodigue d'excellents soins à ses patients.
soinAu sens d'attention minutieuse portée à une action ou à un objet.
She handled the fragile vase with great care.
Elle a manipulé le vase fragile avec beaucoup de soin.
souciAu sens de préoccupation ou d'intérêt sincère.
He has a genuine care for the environment.
Il a un vrai souci pour l'environnement.
soucisAu pluriel, pour désigner les inquiétudes ou tracas.
She was free from the cares of everyday life during her vacation.
Elle était libérée des soucis du quotidien pendant ses vacances.
Additional translations
prise en chargeAu sens de prise en charge globale d'une personne ou d'un patient.
attentionPlus neutre; selon le contexte.
préoccupationPlus soutenu ou plus abstrait.
Synonyms
concern
attention
regard
consideration
caution
solicitude
tenderness
watchfulness
Antonyms
indifference
neglect
careadjective
UK
/keə/
US
/ker/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "care services", "care home").
de soinsDans le domaine médical ou social; se dit d'actions, de programmes ou de services.
The council funds several care programs for low-income families.
La municipalité finance plusieurs programmes de soins pour les familles à faibles revenus.

Definitions

careverb
To feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
She cares deeply about the environment and works hard to protect it.
To look after and provide for the needs of someone or something.
He cares for his elderly parents with great dedication.
To have a liking, fondness, or taste for something.
I don't care for spicy food, so I'll pass on the chili.
To be willing or inclined (usually followed by an infinitive).
Would you care to join us for dinner?
carenoun
The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
The hospital provides excellent care for its patients.
Serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk.
She handled the fragile vase with great care.
A feeling of concern or interest.
He has a genuine care for the environment.
A state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
She was free from the cares of everyday life during her vacation.
careadjective
Relating to the provision of health or welfare services, or intended for people who need such services.
The council funds several care programs for low-income families.
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