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I.distress [Brit dɪˈstrɛs, Am dəˈstrɛs] N

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1. distress (anguish):

distress

distress

to be in distress

être complètement bouleversé, être désemparé

to be in distress (stronger)

être dans un grand désarroi

to cause sb distress

faire de la peine à qn

in his distress

dans son désarroi

to my/his distress, they…

à mon/son grand chagrin, ils…

2. distress (physical trouble):

distress

souffrance(s) f(pl)

she seemed to be in (some) distress

ça n'avait pas l'air d'aller du tout

3. distress (poverty):

distress

in distress person

dans la détresse

4. distress NAUT:

in distress

5. distress LAW:

distress

II.distress [Brit dɪˈstrɛs, Am dəˈstrɛs] VB trans

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distress

faire de la peine à (to do de faire)

distress (stronger) person

bouleverser (to do de faire)

III.to distress oneself VB refl

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to distress oneself refl:

to distress oneself

distress call N

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distress call

appel m de détresse

distress merchandise N Am

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distress merchandise

marchandises fpl vendues à perte

distress rocket N

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distress rocket

fusée f de détresse

distress signal N

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distress signal

signal m de détresse

distress sale N COMM

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distress sale

vente f au rabais

foetal distress N U MED

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foetal distress

souffrance f fœtale

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a damsel in distress hum

une demoiselle en détresse

Translations for distress in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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distress

sentiment/cri de détresse

feeling/cry of distress

la détresse des réfugiés

the distress of refugees

distress

dans la détresse

in distress

soulager la détresse de qn

to alleviate sb's distress

lancer un appel de détresse

to send out a distress call

émettre des signaux de détresse

to emit distress signals

en détresse navire, avion

in distress

détresse respiratoire

respiratory distress syndrome

désemparé (désemparée)

in distress

Translations for distress in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

I.distress [dɪˈstres] N no pl

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1. distress (extreme pain):

distress

2. distress (sorrow):

distress

to be a distress to sb

être un fardeau m pour qn

3. distress (state of danger):

distress

in distress

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Translations for distress in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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distress

bouleversement

distress

désolation

distress

plonger qn dans la désolation

to plunge sb into deep distress

angoisser situation, nouvelle, silence

to distress

navire en perdition

ship in distress

trouble psychiques, mentaux

distress no pl

un appel de détresse simulé

a hoax distress call

saisie mobilière

distress Am

to distress

to be a distress to sb

être un fardeau m pour qn

in distress

to distress oneself

to plunge sb into deep distress

plonger qn dans la désolation

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In distress, as the son could no longer remember the royal language, he cried out a heartfelt wordless call from his soul. en.wikipedia.org

In both stories there is a powerful father who is distressed by his wild daughter. en.wikipedia.org

Racing boats themselves may also use flags to symbolize a protest or distress. en.wikipedia.org

Monetary damages included actual expenses incurred in preparing for the wedding, plus damages for emotional distress and loss of other marriage prospects. en.wikipedia.org

It is intended to facilitate rescue from a submarine in distress and training of saturation divers. en.wikipedia.org

If left untreated, patients may suffer from respiratory distress, which can lead to death. en.wikipedia.org

I can no longer suffer such distress, my spirit fails me. en.wikipedia.org

More distressed over their reputation than his fate, they sent after him, but he had chosen his path with care and vanished. en.wikipedia.org

On a small scale, flippers can cause distress and disturbance to their immediate neighbors by performing lengthy renovations. en.wikipedia.org

For instance mentally ill people are sometimes able to continue working normally whilst suffering great distress. en.wikipedia.org

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