souffrance

/su.fʁɑ̃s/
1.
nounfeminine

suffering

pain

distress

anguish

Il ne faut pas ignorer la souffrance des autres.

One must not ignore the suffering of others.

2.
nounfeminine

pending

outstanding (e.g., unpaid or unresolved)

on hold

Sa facture est en souffrance depuis deux mois.

Her invoice has been outstanding for two months.