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suffering

/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering over

suffering through

sufferingnoun

sufferings

Translations

souffrance

The suffering of the refugees was evident in their weary faces.

La souffrance des réfugiés était évidente sur leurs visages fatigués.

Additional translations

souffrancesSurtout au pluriel pour parler de douleurs ou d'épreuves subies.

Definitions

The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

The suffering of the refugees was evident in their weary faces.

A feeling of pain or distress.

Her suffering was apparent as she spoke about her loss.

Synonyms

sufferinggerund / present participle

/ˈsʌf.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈsʌf.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Used adjectivally in attributive and predicative positions, e.g., "suffering children".

Translations

souffrant

Emergency teams worked to help the suffering survivors.

Les équipes d'urgence ont travaillé pour aider les survivants souffrants.

Definitions

Experiencing or affected by pain, distress, or hardship.

Emergency teams worked to help the suffering survivors.

Synonyms

in pain

sufferverb

suffering

ing-form

suffered

Past Simple

suffered

Past Participle

suffering

ing-form

/ˈsʌfə/

/ˈsʌfər/

Translations

souffrir

She suffered greatly after the accident.

Elle a beaucoup souffert après l'accident.

subir

The crops suffered from the lack of rain.

Les cultures ont subi le manque de pluie.

Additional translations

endurerLangue soutenue.

souffrirSens archaïque ou littéraire : « permettre, laisser ».

Definitions

To experience or undergo pain, distress, or hardship.

She suffered greatly after the accident.

To endure or tolerate something unpleasant or undesirable.

He suffered the long commute to work every day.

To be subject to a negative condition or situation.

The crops suffered from the lack of rain.

Archaic or formal: to allow, permit, or tolerate (someone or something) to do something.

"Suffer the little children to come unto me."

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