harsh reality
definitions
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The unpleasant, difficult, or cruel facts of a situation that are often hard to accept or face.fr: Réalité brutale
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A state of existence characterized by severe hardship, suffering, or extreme difficulty.fr: Réalité difficile
examples
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He had to face the harsh reality that his business was failing.
Il a dû faire face à la dure réalité de l'échec de son entreprise.
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The harsh reality of his existence was a life of constant humiliation.
La dure réalité de son existence était une vie d'humiliation constante.