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    Souffrait (en. Suffered)

    /su.fʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To experience physical or moral pain.
    He suffered from a knee injury.
    Il souffrait d'une blessure au genou.
    To endure trials or suffering.
    She suffered in silence.
    Elle souffrait en silence.
    To express sorrow or sadness.
    He suffered from the loss of his friend.
    Il souffrait de la perte de son ami.

    Etymology

    The word 'souffrait' comes from the verb 'souffrir', derived from the Latin 'sufferre', which means 'to bear under' or 'to endure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suffer in silence
    endure pain without expressing it.
    souffrir en silence
    suffer martyrdom
    to be in great suffering.
    souffrir le martyre
    suffer from something
    to experience discomfort or pain because of something.
    souffrir de quelque chose

    Related Words

    suffering
    state of pain or sorrow.
    souffrance
    to suffer
    to feel pain or sorrow.
    souffrir
    scapegoat
    a person who endures pain or mistreatment.
    souffre-douleur

    Slang Meanings

    To be highly regarded
    He suffered but kept smiling to avoid showing his weakness.
    Il souffrait mais gardait le sourire pour ne pas montrer sa faiblesse.
    To mess up
    His situation really sucked, but he held onto hope.
    Sa situation souflait vraiment, mais il a gardé espoir.