Subir (en. To undergo)

/sy.biʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To support or endure a trial, pain, or constraint.

He had to endure a lot of criticism after his decision.

Il a dû subir de nombreuses critiques après sa décision.

To be subjected to control or authority.

All employees must undergo a security check.

Tous les employés doivent subir un contrôle de sécurité.

To be affected by something.

She suffers the consequences of her choices.

Elle subit les conséquences de ses choix.

From Latin 'subire', composed of 'sub' (under) and 'ire' (to go).

undergo an operation

To undergo surgery.

subir une opération

bear the consequences

To feel the effects of an action or decision.

subir les conséquences

take an exam

To take an exam or evaluation.

subir un examen

suffer

To endure pain or harm.

souffrir

tolerate

To accept something unpleasant without reacting.

tolérer

confront

To face a challenge or difficulty.

affronter

To take a hard hit in a situation.

Since he lost his job, he is really struggling.

Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il subit vraiment.

To be in a difficult position.

She’s been going through a tough time like never before during this period.

Elle subit comme jamais pendant cette période.