This is the 2199th most frequent French word.
douloureux
Painful.
In this statement, 'douloureux' refers to the challenges and pains encountered during the recovery process.
Le processus de guérison a été long et souvent douloureux.
The healing process was long and often painful.
In this sentence, 'douloureux' depicts an emotionally painful or distressing memory.
Le souvenir de cet événement est toujours aussi douloureux.
The memory of this event is still just as painful.
Here, 'douloureux' describes the intensity of physical pain.