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    Détresse (en. Distress)

    /dɛtʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    situation of great suffering, typically psychological.
    He went through a period of distress after losing his job.
    Il a traversé une période de détresse après la perte de son emploi.
    situation of emergency requiring immediate assistance.
    The castaway was in distress and had to be rescued by a boat.
    Le naufragé était en détresse et a dû être secouru par un bateau.
    feeling of intense despair.
    She expressed her distress at the injustice.
    Elle a exprimé sa détresse face à l'injustice.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'distressus', which means 'tightened, crushed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in distress
    to be in a critical or alarming situation.
    être en détresse
    to get lost in one's distress
    to lose oneself due to great suffering.
    égarer dans sa détresse
    to weep for one's distress
    to express one's pain or sorrow.
    pleurer sa détresse

    Related Words

    emotional distress
    situation of great psychological suffering.
    détresse émotionnelle
    moral distress
    suffering caused by ethical or psychological issues.
    détresse morale
    material distress
    situation of lacking material resources.
    détresse matérielle

    Slang Meanings

    tough situation
    He is going through a tough situation with all his debts.
    Il traverse une galère avec toutes ses dettes.
    hard blow
    The news of his dismissal was a real hard blow for him.
    La nouvelle de son licenciement a été un vrai coup dur pour lui.