Subi (en. Undergone)

/sy.bi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has been subjected to a constraint or a trial.
He felt overwhelmed by his family's expectations.
Il se sentait subi par les attentes de sa famille.
Who has suffered from anxieties or pains.
The patient was very distressed during his treatment.
Le patient était très subi pendant son traitement.

Etymology

From the verb 'subir', derived from the Latin 'subire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bear pressure
To be confronted with a strong demand or expectation.
subir la pression
to have experienced trauma
To have gone through a very difficult experience.
avoir subi un traumatisme
to face the consequences
To face the effects of an action or decision.
subir les conséquences

Related Words

to undergo
To accept or endure something unpleasant.
subir
to suffer
To be in a state of pain or suffering.
souffrir
to endure
To bear or tolerate something difficult.
endurer

Slang Meanings

To be in a tough situation.
I am really struggling with this job right now.
Je suis vraiment subi avec ce travail en ce moment.
To struggle to make ends meet.
He has suffered financial losses, now he is struggling to make ends meet.
Il a subi des pertes financières, maintenant il tire le diable par la queue.