Subissait (en. Underwent)

/sy.bi.sɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To endure or suffer from something.

He was enduring the confrontations without complaining.

Il subissait les affrontements sans se plaindre.

To be subjected to an action or effect.

She was facing the consequences of her actions.

Elle subissait les conséquences de ses actes.

To derive effects from a specific experience.

The company was experiencing significant losses during the crisis.

L’entreprise subissait une perte importante durant la crise.

Comes from the Latin verb 'subire', which means 'to go under'.

to undergo a shock

Facing a difficult or traumatic experience.

subir un choc

to abide by the law

Being constrained by the law.

subir la loi

to endure pressure

Being under influence or constraint.

subir une pression

to undergo

To live through an often unpleasant experience.

subir

to suffer

To experience intense pain or grief.

souffrir

to endure

To tolerate a difficult situation.

supporter

To be in a tough spot

He is really having a tough time with this job.

Il est vraiment en train d'en chier avec ce travail.

To struggle

I am struggling with this project.

Je suis en train de galérer avec ce projet.