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    Péniblement (en. Painfully)

    /pe.ni.blem/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a way that implies effort or difficulty.
    He progressed laboriously on the muddy path.
    Il a avancé péniblement sur le sentier boueux.
    With difficulty, experiencing challenges.
    She painfully completed her project on time.
    Elle a péniblement terminé son projet à temps.
    In a clumsy or painful manner.
    He laboriously tried to explain his point of view.
    Il a péniblement tenté d'expliquer son point de vue.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pénible' with the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to progress laboriously
    to progress with difficulty.
    avancer péniblement
    to work laboriously
    to make efforts in one's work.
    travailler péniblement
    to succeed laboriously
    to achieve a result after a lot of difficulties.
    réussir péniblement

    Related Words

    painful
    Causing pain, difficult to endure.
    pénible
    pain
    Feeling of suffering or effort.
    peine

    Slang Meanings

    Struggling
    He is struggling to finish his homework.
    Il galère pour finir son devoir.
    Crying for help
    She is crying for help to pass her exam.
    Elle crie au secours pour réussir son examen.