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aching

UK
/ˈeɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪkɪŋ/

Translations

achinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/
Functions as a present-participle adjective describing continuous pain or intense longing.
douloureuxQui cause une douleur continue et sourde.
She had an aching back after working in the garden all day.
Elle avait le dos douloureux après avoir travaillé au jardin toute la journée.
Additional translations
brûlantSe dit d’un désir ou d’un manque intense.
Synonyms
throbbing
painful
hurt
distressing
agonizing
grievous
sore
achingnoun
achings
pl
UK
/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun for a continuous dull pain or a feeling of longing.
douleur sourdeDouleur continue, faible mais persistante.
He felt a persistent aching in his lower back.
Il ressentait une douleur sourde persistante dans le bas du dos.
Additional translations
douleurAu sens figuré, pour une peine ou un manque profond.
acheverb

aching

Gerund

ached
Past Simple
ached
Past Participle
aching
Gerund
UK
/eɪk/
US
/eɪk/
faire malEmploi courant pour une douleur physique continue.
After the long hike, my legs began to ache.
Après la longue randonnée, mes jambes ont commencé à faire mal.
Additional translations
aspirer àSens soutenu : exprimer un désir intense ou un vif désir de quelque chose.
Synonyms
pain
sting
smart
twinge
throb
suffer
hurt

Definitions

achinggerund / present participle
Causing a continuous, dull pain.
She had an aching back after working in the garden all day.
Feeling intense or profound longing or desire.
He had an aching desire to return to his hometown.
achingnoun
A continuous, dull pain.
He felt a persistent aching in his lower back.
A feeling of deep longing or sorrow.
There was an aching in her heart that words could not soothe.
acheverb
To experience a continuous, dull pain.
After the long hike, my legs began to ache.
To feel a strong desire or longing for something.
She ached to see her family after being away for so long.
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