ache

• Nom désignant une douleur sourde, continue ou persistante dans une partie du corps.

A noun referring to a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body.

1. A2formalmedical

   A continuous dull pain in a part of the body.

   douleur sourde et continue

   • I have a headache after working all day.
   • She felt a sharp ache in her back.
   • The toothache kept him awake all night.

   Synonymesachingdiscomfortpainsorenesstendernessthrobbing

2. Emotional longingB2formalmedical

   A feeling of deep sadness or longing.

   douleur morale

   • He felt a deep ache in his heart after the loss.
   • There's an ache of loneliness when she's away.
   • The ache of missing home grew stronger over time.

   Synonymesanguishcravinggrieflongingpiningsorrowyearning

• Verbe désignant une douleur sourde et continue, souvent localisée dans une partie du corps, ou une souffrance morale persistante.

A verb used to indicate the feeling of continuous dull pain, often in a body part.

1. Feel continuous painA2formal

   To feel a continuous, dull pain in a part of the body.

   ressentir une douleur sourde

   • My head aches after staring at the screen all day.
   • Her muscles ache from the intense workout.
   • My tooth is aching badly; I need to see a dentist.

   Synonymeshurtpoundsmartstingthrob

2. Feel strong emotional longingB2formal

   To feel a strong desire or yearning for something or someone.

   Désirer ardemment

   • She ached for her homeland after years abroad.
   • My heart aches when I think of him.
   • He ached to see his family again.

   Synonymescravehankerhungerlongpinesighthirstyearn