Souffrant (en. Suffering)

su.frã

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who experiences physical or moral pain.
He remained ill after the accident.
Il est resté souffrant après l'accident.
Who shows weakness or discomfort.
She looked unwell all day.
Elle avait l'air souffrante toute la journée.
Who is a victim of an illness.
The sufferers of this epidemic require urgent care.
Les souffrants de cette épidémie nécessitent des soins urgents.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'suffer', originating from the Latin 'sufferre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffering from hunger
Experiencing pain or discomfort due to hunger.
souffrant de la faim
suffering from heart problems
A person with heart issues.
souffrant du cœur
to be ill
To be in a state of pain or illness.
être souffrant

Related Words

to suffer
To feel pain or suffering.
souffrir
suffering
State of pain or distress.
souffrance
illness
Pathological state of the body or mind.
maladie

Slang Meanings

Precarious
He feels quite precarious since his illness.
Il se sent assez précaire depuis sa maladie.
Having worries
Health issues made him feel unwell during the winter.
Des soucis de santé l'ont rendu souffrant durant l'hiver.