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/su.fʁɑ̃s/
Translation
suffering
Word origin
From the verb 'souffrir', from Vulgar Latin sufferire, itself from Latin sufferre ('to bear, to endure'), made of sub- ('under') and ferre ('to carry'). English 'suffer' and 'suffering' come from the same verb through Old French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sufferre
- English cognates
- suffer, suffering, offer, transfer
Grammar
Examples
réduit .
The treatment has greatly reduced her suffering.
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The novel tells of the suffering of families during the war.
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Nobody should have to work in distress.
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The file sat unattended for six months.
au .
She speaks about distress at work very calmly.
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