No. 1,624 in French
subir
To undergo, endure, or suffer.
In a sentence
Elle a dû subir une opération chirurgicale complexe.
She had to undergo a complex surgical operation.
The word 'subir' is used here in the sense of undergoing or enduring something mandatory and typically unpleasant, like a medical procedure.
Il a subi une lourde perte financière après la crise.
He suffered a heavy financial loss after the crisis.
In this sentence, 'subir' conveys the experience of enduring or suffering a negative external event, like financial loss.
Les anciens bâtiments ont subi des rénovations importantes.
The old buildings underwent significant renovations.
Here, 'subir' is used to indicate undergoing a change or process, in this case, renovations to enhance or improve the old buildings.
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