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    Martyre (en. Martyrdom)

    /maʁ.tʏʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who endures suffering for their beliefs or convictions.
    He is considered a martyr for his struggle for freedom.
    Il est considéré comme un martyre pour sa lutte en faveur de la liberté.
    A particularly painful physical or moral ordeal.
    She went through a true martyrdom during her illness.
    Elle a vécu un véritable martyre pendant sa maladie.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'martus', which means witness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    martyr of the cause
    A person who sacrifices their life or well-being for an ideology.
    martyr de la cause
    to play the martyr
    To put oneself on display to attract sympathy by showing one's suffering.
    faire le martyr

    Related Words

    to martyr
    To inflict excessive suffering on someone.
    martyriser
    martyrdom
    The act of martyring.
    martyrisation
    victim
    A person who suffers harm or an ordeal.
    victime

    Slang Meanings

    To be a victim of the situation.
    He plays the martyr because he wasn't invited to the party.
    Il fait le martyre parce qu'il n'a pas été invité à la fête.
    To act in a way that attracts compassion.
    She plays the martyr to get attention.
    Elle joue la martyre pour obtenir de l'attention.