How is the word lancinant translated from French to English

Persistant et pénible, en parlant d'un sentiment.

Persistent and unpleasant, said of a feeling.

adjective
English translation
Gnawing

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  • Elle éprouvait un doute lancinant à propos du plan. She felt a gnawing doubt about the plan.

  • Le chiot rongeait un os. The puppy was gnawing on a bone.

  • Une faim lancinante l'a tenu éveillé toute la nuit. A gnawing hunger kept him awake all night.

  • Des souris avaient rongé les fils derrière le frigo. Mice had been gnawing the wires behind the fridge.

  • Ce sentiment lancinant te poursuit-il encore ? Is that gnawing feeling still with you?

  • Qu'est-ce que le chien ronge encore ? What is the dog gnawing on now?

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FAQ about “lancinant”

How is “lancinant” translated from French?
“lancinant” translates into English as “Gnawing”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “lancinant” mean?
Meaning of “lancinant”: Persistant et pénible, en parlant d'un sentiment. In English — “Gnawing”.
What part of speech is “lancinant”?
“lancinant” is an adjective.
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