English–French
“throbbing” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/lɑ̃sinɑ̃/
Example
La douleur lancinante me réveille la nuit.
The throbbing pain wakes me up at night.
How to say “throbbing” in French
“Throbbing” in French is lancinant.
A small sharp point keeps piercing the same place in waves of pain.
Example sentences with lancinant
Un mal de tête lancinant m'empêche de travailler.
A piercing headache prevents me from working.
Tips for using lancinant
- Lancinant suits recurring toothache, headache, or back pain, while aigu more often describes a sudden sharp pain.