English–French
“suffering” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/sufʁɑ̃/
Example
Elle est souffrante depuis hier soir.
She has been suffering since last night.
How to say “suffering” in French
“Suffering” in French is souffrant.
A body or mind marked by ongoing pain, whether the distress is visible or inward.
Example sentences with souffrant
Sur la plage, un baigneur souffrant a été secouru.
On the beach, a bather who was suffering was rescued.
Tips for using souffrant
- Souffrant is more formal than everyday phrases such as avoir mal or ne pas se sentir bien in many ordinary situations.
Other French words for “suffering”
Ta souffrance me touche.
Your suffering touches me.