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    Douloureuse (en. Painful)

    /du.lu.ʁøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a physical sensation that causes discomfort or suffering.
    She feels a painful pain in her back.
    Elle ressent une douleur douloureuse au dos.
    Refers to an event or situation that is emotionally difficult to experience.
    The separation was painful for her.
    La séparation a été douloureuse pour elle.
    Which causes moral pain.
    It was a painful decision to make.
    C'était une décision douloureuse à prendre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dolorosus', meaning 'full of pain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a painful pain
    an intense and persistent pain.
    une douleur douloureuse
    to experience a painful experience
    to undergo a difficult and painful experience.
    vivre une expérience douloureuse
    painful decision-making
    a decision that leads to difficult consequences.
    prise de décision douloureuse
    painful moment
    a moment of great suffering or sorrow.
    moment douloureux

    Related Words

    pain
    unpleasant sensation of physical or emotional discomfort.
    douleur
    suffering
    state of physical or moral pain, of discomfort.
    souffrance
    sorrow
    feeling of sadness or grief.
    peine

    Slang Meanings

    To be in pain
    After the match, I was in too much pain, it was painful.
    Après le match, j'avais trop mal, c'était douloureux.
    It’s a hassle
    Losing a loved one is really a hassle, it's painful.
    Perdre un proche, c'est vraiment la galère, c'est douloureux.