Douleurs (en. Pains)

[du.lœʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Sensation of physical suffering.
He feels pain in his back.
Il ressent des douleurs dans le dos.
Condition that causes suffering.
Chronic pains can affect morale.
Les douleurs chroniques peuvent affecter le moral.
Feelings of sadness or moral suffering.
She expressed her pain through poetry.
Elle a exprimé ses douleurs à travers la poésie.

Etymology

From Latin 'dolor', which means 'suffering' or 'grief'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have pains
to feel physical suffering.
avoir des douleurs
love pains
suffering related to a love disappointment.
douleurs d'amour
physical pains
pain felt in the body.
douleurs physiques

Related Words

pain
Unpleasant sensation, often synonymous with pain.
mal
suffering
State of suffering, of feeling a pain.
souffrance
grief
Moral or emotional pain.
chagrin

Slang Meanings

Muscle pains
I have muscle pains after my workout session.
J'ai des douleurs aux muscles après ma séance de sport.
Old age pains
At his age, he always talks about his old age pains.
À son âge, il parle toujours de ses douleurs de vieux.