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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