How do you say "But the pain is still there" in French?

"But the pain is still there" in French is "Mais la douleur est toujours là". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Mais la douleur est toujours là" mean in English?

"Mais la douleur est toujours là" means "But the pain is still there" in English.

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How to Say ‘But the pain is still there’ in French

Mais la douleur est toujours là

may lah doo-lur eh too-zhoor lah

[may lah doo-lur eh too-zhoor lah]

Phrase Breakdown

Mais

[may]

but

Used to contrast with what was said before.

Example

Mais la douleur est toujours là.

But the pain is still there.

La douleur

lah doo-lur

The pain

A feminine noun meaning pain or ache.

Example

La douleur est forte.

The pain is strong.

Words in this phrase

[lah]

the

Feminine singular definite article.

Example

Mais la douleur est toujours là.

But the pain is still there.

douleur

[doo-lur]

pain

Refers to physical pain or discomfort.

Example

Mais la douleur est toujours là.

But the pain is still there.

Est toujours là

eh too-zhoor lah

Is still there

An expression meaning the pain remains present.

Example

La douleur est toujours là.

The pain is still there.

Words in this phrase

est

[eh]

Form of être meaning is.

Example

Mais la douleur est toujours là.

But the pain is still there.

toujours

[too-zhoor]

still / always

Here it means still, showing the condition continues.

Example

Mais la douleur est toujours là.

But the pain is still there.

là

[lah]

there / here

Means present or still there in this context.

Example

Mais la douleur est toujours là.

But the pain is still there.

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