This is the 2199th most frequent French word.
douloureux
Painful.
In this sentence, 'douloureux' depicts an emotionally painful or distressing memory.
Le souvenir de cet événement est toujours aussi douloureux.
The memory of this event is still just as painful.
Here, 'douloureux' describes the intensity of physical pain.
Elle a ressenti une douleur physique si douloureuse qu'elle en a crié.
She experienced a physical pain so painful that she screamed.
In this statement, 'douloureux' refers to the challenges and pains encountered during the recovery process.