douloureux

douloureux
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. painful
Mon opération chez le dentiste a été si douloureuse que j'ai pleuré sur la chaise.My operation at the dentist was so painful that I cried in the chair.
a. painful
L'épaule de Baptiste est douloureuse depuis qu'il est tombé dans les escaliers.Baptiste's shoulder has been painful ever since he fell down the stairs.
b. sore
La gorge de Linda est douloureuse, alors elle évite de parler.Linda's throat is sore, so she avoids talking.
a. painful
Ma rupture amoureuse a été une période douloureuse.My romantic breakup was a painful time.
b. distressing
Le sentiment d'abandon peut être profondément douloureux.The feeling of abandonment can be deeply distressing.
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