sore

UK
/sɔː/
US
/sɔr/
sorenoun
sores
pl
UK
/sɔː/
US
/sɔr/
Translations
She had a sore on her foot that made it difficult to walk.
Elle avait une plaie au pied qui rendait la marche difficile.
Additional translations
plaieAu sens figuré ou vieilli.
Definitions
A painful or sensitive area on the body, often due to injury or infection.
She had a sore on her foot that made it difficult to walk.
(Archaic or figurative) A cause or source of distress, grief, or irritation.
The rising cost of living has long been a sore for many families.
soreadjective
sorer
Comp.
sorest
Super.
UK
/sɔː/
US
/sɔr/
Translations
After the long hike, her legs were sore and she needed to rest.
Après la longue randonnée, ses jambes étaient douloureuses et elle avait besoin de se reposer.
The region was in sore need of medical supplies after the storm.
La région avait un besoin urgent de fournitures médicales après la tempête.
Additional translations
vexéLangue familière; exprime le ressentiment ou l’agacement après une offense perçue.
Definitions
Feeling or causing physical pain or discomfort.
After the long hike, her legs were sore and she needed to rest.
Upset or annoyed due to a perceived insult or unfair treatment.
He was still sore about losing the game last week.
Severe or serious in degree; acute.
The region was in sore need of medical supplies after the storm.
soreadverb
UK
/sɔː/
US
/sɔr/
Archaic/poetic intensifier meaning 'very; greatly'.
Translations
trèsEmploi vieilli.
They were sore afraid when the thunder cracked overhead.
Ils étaient très effrayés lorsque le tonnerre a éclaté au-dessus d’eux.
Definitions
(Archaic) Very; greatly; to a high degree.
They were sore afraid when the thunder cracked overhead.