pénible — meaning in English
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English meaning
- burdensome adj Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding
- cumbersome adjective Awkward or difficult to handle, carry, or manage because of size, weight, or complexity.
- onerous adj Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.
- sore adj Painful or tender, especially to the touch.
- unpleasant adjective Not enjoyable; causing discomfort or displeasure.
Senses
pénible is used for these senses in English:
- burdensome Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding
- cumbersome Hard, difficult, demanding to handle or get around with.
- onerous Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.
- sore Dire; distressing.
- unpleasant Not pleasant.