No. 4,962 in French
souffrances
Sufferings.
In a sentence
Les souffrances qu'il a endurées durant la guerre étaient immenses.
The sufferings he endured during the war were immense.
In this sentence, 'souffrances' refers to the emotional and physical hardship experienced during a conflict, demonstrating its use to signify severe difficulties.
Elle exprime ses souffrances à travers ses œuvres d'art.
She expresses her sufferings through her artworks.
Here, 'souffrances' is used to describe personal anguish conveyed artistically, illustrating its use in a more emotional and subjective context.
Les souffrances des malades nécessitent une attention particulière.
The sufferings of the ill require special attention.
In this context, 'souffrances' highlights the health-related pain and distress, showing its application to describe medical or physical suffering.
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