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souffrance

suffering, pain

noun soo-FRAHNS Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

souffrance denotes prolonged physical or emotional suffering, stronger than simple douleur (pain). The phrase en souffrance has a bureaucratic sense of 'pending' or 'outstanding' (e.g. a parcel awaiting delivery). The verb souffrir and the adjective souffrant share this root.

Examples

"Sa souffrance était visible sur son visage."

Natural Translation

His suffering was visible on his face.

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