Souffrance
Suffering
Language note: A feminine noun, often used in poetry and songs.
Culture note: Many French songs and poems explore themes of suffering, reflecting the French appreciation for emotional depth in art.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Souffrance
[soof-rahns]
suffering
The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
La souffrance est difficile à supporter.
Suffering is hard to endure.
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