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sore in French

sore in French is douloureux, désespérant, pénible — sore means painful or tender, especially to the touch.

sore in French

douloureux
adj
Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
désespérant
adj
Dire; distressing.
pénible
adj
Dire; distressing.
plaie
noun
An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.

What does "sore" mean?

  1. adj Painful or tender, especially to the touch.
    "My legs were sore for days after the hike."
  2. adj Informal: annoyed, upset, or resentful about something.
    "She's still sore about losing the final match."
  3. noun A patch of injured, infected, or inflamed skin.
    "The boots rubbed a sore on the back of his heel."

sore in a sentence

  • My legs were sore for days after the hike.
  • He has a sore throat and can barely speak.
  • She's still sore about losing the final match.
  • The boots rubbed a sore on the back of his heel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sore" in French?

"sore" in French is douloureux, désespérant, pénible. sore means: Painful or tender, especially to the touch.

How do you use "sore" in a sentence?

Example: "My legs were sore for days after the hike." In French, "sore" is douloureux, désespérant, pénible.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "sore": douloureux, désespérant, pénible, plaie.

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