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une âme souffrante
/yn‿am su.fʁɑ̃t/
a suffering soul
Elle est une âme souffrante, toujours en quête de réconfort.
She is a suffering soul, always seeking comfort.
literaryemotional
A person who is deeply troubled or emotionally distressed, often due to personal struggles or hardships.
Dans son roman, l'auteur décrit une âme souffrante qui cherche la rédemption.
In his novel, the author describes a suffering soul seeking redemption.
Après la perte de son enfant, elle devint une âme souffrante, incapable de trouver la paix.
After losing her child, she became a suffering soul, unable to find peace.
This phrase is often used in literary or poetic contexts to convey deep emotional pain or spiritual anguish.
Collocations
une âme en peinea troubled soulune âme blesséea wounded soul
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Literary Usage
This phrase is often found in poetry, novels, or philosophical discussions rather than casual conversation.
Gold Rule
Emotional Depth
Use this phrase to describe someone experiencing deep emotional or spiritual suffering, not just temporary sadness.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'âme' (soul) and 'souffrante' (suffering), reflecting a long-standing literary tradition of describing emotional or spiritual distress.
Usage Notes
This expression is more common in literary or philosophical contexts than in everyday speech. It conveys a sense of profound suffering that goes beyond physical pain.
Word Breakdown
âme
soul
rootsouffrante
suffering
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