Grande douleur, tristesse ou inquiétude.
Great pain, sadness, or worry.
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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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