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    Souffert (en. Suffered)

    /su.fɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have undergone pain, deprivation, or difficulty.
    He suffered from a serious illness for years.
    Il a souffert d'une grave maladie pendant des années.
    To experience a painful emotion.
    She suffered from the absence of her friend.
    Elle a souffert de l'absence de son ami.
    To endure difficult circumstances.
    The citizens suffered because of the war.
    Les citoyens ont souffert à cause de la guerre.

    Etymology

    The word 'souffert' comes from the verb 'souffrir', which has Latin roots in 'sufferre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have suffered martyrdom
    To have endured great suffering.
    avoir souffert le martyre
    to suffer in silence
    To endure without complaining.
    souffrir en silence
    to suffer from something
    To be affected by pain or a problem.
    souffrir de quelque chose

    Related Words

    suffering
    State of pain or sorrow.
    souffrance
    to suffer
    To undergo pain or an ordeal.
    souffrir
    relief
    The state of being freed from pain or suffering.
    soulagement

    Slang Meanings

    To have hard times
    I have been suffering for days because of my exams.
    Je souffre depuis des jours à cause de mes examens.
    To be broke
    He suffered financially after losing his job.
    Il a souffert financièrement après avoir perdu son emploi.