What is 'détresse' called in English?

'détresse' in English is called "Distress". Distress refers to: Souffrance extrême, angoisse, douleur physique ou morale.

How do you pronounce 'Distress' and 'détresse'?

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What is an example sentence for Distress in French?

English: "The news of the accident caused her great distress." | French: "La nouvelle de l'accident lui causa une grande détresse."

noun · verb

English to French Dictionary

distress Meaning in French (distress signification en français)

noundétresse

verbdétresse

détresse in English:distress

Phonetic:dɛ.tʁɛs

Gender:Féminin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de distress en français est détresse. (Souffrance extrême, angoisse, douleur physique ou morale.)

Definitions of Distress

1
noun
détresse
Distress refers to extreme anxiety, sorrow, or physical pain experienced by an individual.
Souffrance extrême, angoisse, douleur physique ou morale.
2
verb
détresse
To distress means to cause someone to feel extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Causer une souffrance extrême, une angoisse, une douleur physique ou morale à quelqu'un.

Example Sentences

casual

“The news of the accident caused her great distress.”

La nouvelle de l'accident lui causa une grande détresse.

casual

“He was distressed by the constant criticism.”

Il était angoissé par les critiques constantes.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

anxiety suffering anguish

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

comfort peace calm

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivedistressing

adjectivedistressed