How do you say "My immense sorrow" in French?

"My immense sorrow" in French is "Ma peine immense". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘My immense sorrow’ in French

Q: What does "Ma peine immense" mean in English?

"Ma peine immense" means "My immense sorrow" in English. Usage tip: [Peine] is not just legal 'penalty' here; in everyday French it can mean sorrow, pain, or grief. Context changes it a lot.

Ma peine immense

mah pen ee-mahns

[mah pen ee-mahns]

💬 Usage Tip: [Peine] is not just legal 'penalty' here; in everyday French it can mean sorrow, pain, or grief. Context changes it a lot.

Phrase Breakdown

[mah]

Possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

Example

Ma voiture est rouge.

My car is red.

peine

[pen]

pain

Emotional or physical discomfort or distress.

Example

La peine de son absence est grande.

The pain of her absence is great.

immense

[ee-mahns]

immense

Extremely large in size, scale, or degree.

Example

Son amour pour elle est immense.

His love for her is immense.

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