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anguish in French

anguish in French is affres de la mort, angoisse de la mort, calvaire — anguish means severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

anguish in French

affres de la mort
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
angoisse de la mort
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
calvaire
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
croix
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

What does "anguish" mean?

  1. noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
    "The family was in anguish after hearing the news."
  2. verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.
    "He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing."

anguish in a sentence

  • The family was in anguish after hearing the news.
  • She wrote about her anguish following the divorce.
  • He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "anguish" in French?

"anguish" in French is affres de la mort, angoisse de la mort, calvaire. anguish means: Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

How do you use "anguish" in a sentence?

Example: "The family was in anguish after hearing the news." In French, "anguish" is affres de la mort, angoisse de la mort, calvaire.

Are there other ways to say "anguish" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "anguish": affres de la mort, angoisse de la mort, calvaire, croix.

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