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No. 2,199 in French

douloureux

Painful.

In a sentence

  • Le souvenir de cet événement est toujours aussi douloureux.

    The memory of this event is still just as painful.

    In this sentence, 'douloureux' depicts an emotionally painful or distressing memory.

  • Elle a ressenti une douleur physique si douloureuse qu'elle en a crié.

    She experienced a physical pain so painful that she screamed.

    Here, 'douloureux' describes the intensity of physical pain.

  • Le processus de guérison a été long et souvent douloureux.

    The healing process was long and often painful.

    In this statement, 'douloureux' refers to the challenges and pains encountered during the recovery process.

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