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    Souffrances (en. Sufferings)

    /su.fʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    To experience pain or discomfort.
    The sufferings of war victims are immeasurable.
    Les souffrances des victimes de la guerre sont incommensurables.
    A feeling of anguish or sorrow.
    She talks about her emotional sufferings in her book.
    Elle parle de ses souffrances émotionnelles dans son livre.
    Suffering related to a tragic event.
    He had to face intense sufferings after the loss of his friend.
    Il a dû faire face à de vives souffrances après la perte de son ami.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sufferentia' meaning 'to support, to endure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    love sufferings
    Pain caused by romantic relationships.
    souffrances d'amour
    relieve sufferings
    To lessen pain or distress.
    soulager les souffrances
    to make someone suffer
    To cause pain to a person.
    faire souffrir quelqu'un

    Related Words

    to suffer
    To endure or experience pain.
    souffrir
    suffer
    To experience misfortune or distress.
    suffer
    physical suffering
    Pain felt at the bodily level.
    souffrance physique
    moral suffering
    Pain felt at the psychological level.
    souffrance morale

    Slang Meanings

    Sufferings felt in precarious situations.
    He really has sufferings because of this job.
    Il a vraiment des souffrances à cause de ce job.
    Difficulties experienced in relationships.
    His love sufferings are legendary.
    Ses souffrances en amour sont légendaires.