a subi

underwent

→ avoir
phrase Uncommon #13,513
underwent Used for something unpleasant or significant that someone experienced, especially an operation, loss, or hardship.
FR: Elle a subi une opération hier.
EN: She underwent an operation yesterday.

Tom a subi des dommages au cerveau.

Tom suffered brain damage.

Il a subi une opération chirurgicale au cerveau.

He underwent brain surgery.

Dan a subi une terrible perte avec la mort de son épouse, Linda.

Dan suffered a terrible loss with the death of his wife, Linda.

Ce que notre peuple a subi, tu t'en souviens?

Do you remember what our people went through?

— De tout cœur (1998)

Il a subi une opération risquée.

He underwent a risky operation.

Le prince a subi cette blessure pour nous sauver la vie.

The prince suffered this injury to save our lives.

— Princesse Mononoké (1997)

Le nouveau modèle de voiture a subi plusieurs tests.

The new car model has undergone several tests.

La ville a subi le bombardement d’avions ennemis.

The city was bombed by enemy aircraft.

Je demande si elle a subi un test.

I ask if she has been tested.

Tom a subi de légères blessures.

Tom suffered minor injuries.

Il a subi quoi dans la voiture?

What happened to him in the car?

— Mystic River (2003)

La conductrice a subi plusieurs blessures.

The driver suffered several injuries.

Tom a mérité la punition qu'il a subi.

Tom deserved the punishment he received.

La Chine a subi une énorme transformation économique.

China has undergone a tremendous economic transformation.

Le conducteur a subi plusieurs blessures.

The driver suffered several injuries.