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No. 4,962 in French

souffrances

Sufferings.

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  • 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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