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Dictionary translations for "détresse"

la détresse f noun

pl. détresses

distress [dɪsˈtres] (malheur)

Sa mort fut une grande détresse pour toute la famille.

Her death was a great distress to all the family.

Phrases with "détresse" (6)

signal de détresse - distress signal
appel de détresse - distress call
cri de détresse - cry for help
détresse respiratoire - respiratory distress syndrome
feux de détresse - warning lights
balise de détresse - distress beacon

Contexts with "détresse"

Sa mort fut une grande détresse pour toute la famille. Her death was a great distress to all the family.

Nous avons surmonté le premier obstacle avec peine et détresse. We have overcome the first obstacle with sorrow and distress.

Le capitaine du navire ordonna à l'opérateur radio d'envoyer un signal de détresse. The ship's captain ordered the radio operator to send a distress signal.

Les exportateurs sont en grande détresse (en grande dépression). Exporters are in dire straights.

Nous n’avons pas peur de n’importe quelle détresse. We're not afraid of any difficulties.

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