distress in French
distress in French is détresse — distress means serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
distress in French
détresse
What does "distress" mean?
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noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
"The dog whined in distress when it was left alone."
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verb To cause someone anxiety, pain, or worry.
"It distresses me to see animals being treated badly."
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distress in a sentence
- The dog whined in distress when it was left alone.
- The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress.
- It distresses me to see animals being treated badly.
- The sudden noise distressed the baby, who began crying.
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What is "distress" in French?
"distress" in French is détresse. distress means: Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
How do you use "distress" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog whined in distress when it was left alone." In French, "distress" is détresse.
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