fardeau

le fardeau
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(hardship)
a. burden
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Vivre avec ce secret était un vrai fardeau.Living with the secret was a real burden.
a. burden
L’âne avait du mal à marcher sous le poids de son fardeau.The donkey had difficulty walking under the weight of its burden.
b. load
La charrette ne peut pas porter un fardeau aussi lourd.The cart cannot carry such a heavy load.
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