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une âme souffrante

/yn‿am su.fʁɑ̃t/
phrase★Intermediate— a suffering soul
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

Synonyms

une âme en peineune âme blesséeun cœur brisé

Antonyms

une âme joyeuseune âme sereine

Related Phrases

une âme en peinephrase
a troubled soul
un cœur briséphrase
a broken heart

💡Pro Tip

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
root
+
souffrante
suffering
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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