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that suffers
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Je prends 4 mois, je prends mon sac à dos et je me fais euh l’Everest Base Camp. Donc je fais 4 mois à marcher pendant 8-10 heures par jour, toute seule, sans guide, sans Sherpa, avec ma carte, euh mon sac à dos et euh et mon cœur qui souffre.
I take 4 months, pack my rucksack and go to Everest Base Camp. So I do 4 months walking 8-10 hours a day, on my own, without a guide, without a Sherpa, with my map, uh my backpack and uh my suffering heart.
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What does “mon cœur qui souffre” mean?
“Mon cœur qui souffre” translates to “my heart that suffers” or “my heart which is suffering” in English. This phrase expresses emotional pain or distress.
The Verb “Souffre”:
- “Souffre”: This is the present tense form of the verb “souffrir,” which means “to suffer” in English.
- Indication of Pain or Distress: In this context, “souffre” is used to convey the idea of experiencing pain, which can be emotional or physical, but typically emotional when referring to the heart.
Usage and Context:
- Emotional Expression: “Mon cœur qui souffre” is often used in poetic, literary, or deeply emotional contexts to express feelings of heartache, sadness, or emotional turmoil.
- Metaphorical Use: The heart is frequently used metaphorically in many languages to represent emotions. Thus, the phrase symbolizes deep emotional suffering.
Examples:
- In a poem or song: “Mon cœur qui souffre d’amour perdu.” (My heart that suffers from lost love.)
- Expressing personal feelings: “Je sens mon cœur qui souffre en pensant à toi.” (I feel my heart suffering when I think of you.)
Nuance:
- Depth of Emotion: This phrase typically conveys a deep level of emotional pain. It’s more intense than simply saying “I’m sad” or “I’m upset.”
Summary:
“Mon cœur qui souffre” means “my heart that suffers” or “my heart which is suffering,” primarily used to express deep emotional pain or distress. The verb “souffre,” from “souffrir,” indicates the act of suffering, typically emotional in this context. This phrase is commonly found in poetic or highly emotional expressions and is reflective of the French language’s capacity to articulate profound emotional states.
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