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plight

UK
/plaɪt/
US
/plaɪt/

Translations

plightnoun
plights
pl
UK
/plaɪt/
US
/plaɪt/
détresseSituation grave ou difficile ; emploi courant.
The plight of the refugees was highlighted in the news report.
La détresse des réfugiés a été mise en avant dans le reportage.
Additional translations
promesseSens archaïque : promesse ou engagement solennel.
Synonyms
dilemma
adversity
difficulty
trouble
hardship
condition
situation
predicament
plightverb
plighted
Past Simple
plighted
Past Participle
plighting
Gerund
UK
/plaɪt/
US
/plaɪt/
promettreSens solennel ; souvent rendu par une formulation plus naturelle en français.
He plighted his loyalty to the king in front of the entire court.
Il promit solennellement sa fidélité au roi devant toute la cour.
Additional translations
fiancerSens archaïque : engager par mariage.

Definitions

plightnoun
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
The plight of the refugees was highlighted in the news report.
A solemn pledge or promise; faith, especially relating to one’s word or loyalty (archaic).
He gave his plight to defend the realm during the solemn ceremony.
plightverb
To pledge or promise solemnly.
He plighted his loyalty to the king in front of the entire court.
To betroth or engage (oneself or another) in marriage, often used with “one’s troth” (archaic).
The couple plighted their troth before the gathered families.
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