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How is the word détresse translated from French to English

Grande douleur, tristesse ou inquiétude.

Great pain, sadness, or worry.

noun
English translation
distress

Examples with “détresse”

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  • Elle a appelé sa sœur dans une grande détresse. — She called her sister in great distress.

  • Le navire a lancé un signal de péril. — The ship sent out a distress signal.

  • Le retard a causé beaucoup de détresse à la famille. — The delay caused the family a lot of distress.

  • Un bateau de pêche était en péril près du port. — A fishing boat was in distress near the harbour.

  • Montre-t-il des signes de détresse ? — Is he showing any signs of distress?

  • Savez-vous comment signaler un navire en péril ? — Do you know how to report a vessel in distress?

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FAQ about “détresse”

How is “détresse” translated from French?
“détresse” translates into English as “distress”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “détresse” mean?
Meaning of “détresse”: Grande douleur, tristesse ou inquiétude. In English — “distress”.
What part of speech is “détresse”?
“détresse” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “détresse”?
Example sentences with “détresse” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “détresse”?
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