Also means
suffering
Usage Note
Souffrant is the present participle of souffrir used as an adjective meaning temporarily ill or under the weather. It is a polite, somewhat formal way to say someone is not feeling well, often used in phrases like être souffrant(e). The feminine form is souffrante. It differs from malade in implying a milder or more transient condition.
Examples
"Elle est souffrante et reste au lit."
Natural Translation
She is unwell and staying in bed.
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