douloureux

/du.lœ.ʁø/
1.
adjectivemasculineSing, Plur

painful

aching

Mon dos est vraiment douloureux après la séance de sport.

My back is really painful after the workout.

Synonyms:qui fait mal, sensible, lancinant
2.
adjectivemasculineSing, Plur

distressing

emotionally painful

difficult

C'était un moment douloureux pour toute la famille.

It was a painful/distressing time for the whole family.

Synonyms:pénible, difficile, affligeant
douloureux - French Definition & Examples