No. 10,263 in French
inflige
"Inflige" means "inflicts" in English.
In a sentence
Le professeur inflige des heures supplémentaires aux élèves.
The teacher imposes extra hours on the students.
Used to describe imposing an action or consequence on others.
Ce film inflige une réflexion profonde sur la condition humaine.
This movie provokes deep reflection on the human condition.
Used metaphorically to describe causing a strong emotional or intellectual response.
La défaite inflige un sentiment de désespoir à l'équipe.
The defeat causes a sense of despair in the team.
Used to indicate inflicting an emotional state or impact on someone as a result of an event.
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