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    Souffrir (en. Suffer)

    /su.fʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel physical or moral pain.
    He suffers from a serious illness.
    Il souffre d'une grave maladie.
    To be beset by difficulties or suffering.
    She suffers from anxiety related to her job.
    Elle souffre de l'angoisse liée à son travail.
    To endure something unpleasant.
    We must endure certain conditions to succeed.
    Nous devons souffrir certaines conditions pour réussir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sufferre', meaning to bear or support.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suffer in silence
    Endure suffering without talking about it.
    souffrir en silence
    to make someone suffer
    To cause suffering to someone.
    faire souffrir
    to suffer from an ailment
    To have a health issue or an illness.
    souffrir d'un mal

    Related Words

    suffering
    State of pain or distress.
    souffrance
    suffering
    A person who experiences suffering.
    souffrant

    Slang Meanings

    To be in pain
    He has back pain, he suffers.
    Il a mal au dos, il souffre.
    To be in deep trouble
    He is suffering financially after losing his job.
    Il souffre financièrement après avoir perdu son emploi.