sore in French
sore in French is douloureux, désespérant, pénible — sore means painful or tender, especially to the touch.
sore in French
douloureux
Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
désespérant
Dire; distressing.
pénible
Dire; distressing.
plaie
An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.
What does "sore" mean?
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adj Painful or tender, especially to the touch.
"After sitting awkwardly all night, her neck felt stiff and sore."
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adj Informal: annoyed, upset, or resentful about something.
"He felt sore that nobody had thanked him for all his hard work."
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noun A patch of injured, infected, or inflamed skin.
"The doctor put a clean dressing over the sore on her arm."
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sore in a sentence
- After sitting awkwardly all night, her neck felt stiff and sore.
- My legs were sore for days after the hike.
- He felt sore that nobody had thanked him for all his hard work.
- Don't be sore at me, I only told you the truth.
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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: "After sitting awkwardly all night, her neck felt stiff and sore." 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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