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harrowing in French

harrowing in French is navrant, éprouvant — harrowing means extremely distressing or disturbing.

harrowing in French

navrant
adj
(formal) Causing pain or distress; harrying.
éprouvant
adj
(formal) Causing pain or distress; harrying.

What does "harrowing" mean?

  1. adj Extremely distressing or disturbing.
    "She gave a harrowing account of surviving the flood."
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harrowing in a sentence

  • She gave a harrowing account of surviving the flood.
  • The documentary includes harrowing footage from the war zone.

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What is "harrowing" in French?
"harrowing" in French is navrant, éprouvant. harrowing means: Extremely distressing or disturbing.
How do you use "harrowing" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a harrowing account of surviving the flood." In French, "harrowing" is navrant, éprouvant.
Are there other ways to say "harrowing" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "harrowing": navrant, éprouvant.
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