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    Souffrance (en. Suffering)

    /su.fʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of physical or moral pain.
    Her suffering was visible on her face.
    Sa souffrance était visible sur son visage.
    Difficulty or trial one endures.
    He went through a period of great suffering.
    Il a traversé une période de grande souffrance.
    Feeling of discomfort.
    Psychological suffering can be very intense.
    La souffrance psychologique peut être très intense.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sufferentia', derived from 'sufferre', meaning to bear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suffering and pain
    Expression denoting intense suffering.
    souffrance et douleur
    endured suffering
    Means having borne pain or a trial.
    souffrance endurée
    human suffering
    Refers to the sufferings experienced by humans throughout history.
    souffrance humaine

    Related Words

    to suffer
    To endure pain or sorrow.
    souffrir
    punching bag
    A person who suffers ridicule or violence.
    souffre-douleur
    suffering
    Verb denoting the act of feeling or enduring suffering.
    souffre

    Slang Meanings

    To have problems
    I am suffering with this job.
    Je suis en souffrance avec ce boulot.
    To be in a tough spot
    He is struggling with his exams right now.
    Il est en souffrance avec ses examens en ce moment.