Le film montre la souffrance des réfugiés fuyant la guerre.
English: The film shows the suffering of refugees fleeing the war.
souffrance /sufʁˈɑ̃s/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "suffering".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- suffering
- Translation
- souffrance
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | souffrance |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | souffrances |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la souffrance
- Examples
- C'est la souffrance.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Son travail aide à réduire la souffrance des animaux sans abri.
English: Her work helps to reduce the suffering of homeless animals.
Après des années de souffrance, il a enfin trouvé un médecin qui a pu l'aider.
English: After years of suffering, he finally found a doctor who could help.
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