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    Atroce (en. Atrocious)

    /a.tʁɔs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which provokes great horror or strong repulsion.
    The living conditions in certain prisons are atrocious.
    Les conditions de vie dans certaines prisons sont atroces.
    Referring to intense pain or suffering.
    He felt excruciating pain after the accident.
    Il a ressenti une douleur atroce après l'accident.
    That which is very bad, unacceptable.
    This act of violence is simply atrocious.
    Cet acte de violence est tout simplement atroce.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'atrox', meaning 'terrible' or 'severe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an atrocity
    An act of extreme cruelty or inhumanity.
    une atrocité
    to present atrocities
    To show or describe horrible acts.
    présenter des atrocités
    to commit an atrocity
    To engage in an act of great cruelty.
    commettre une atrocité

    Related Words

    atrocity
    State, fact of being atrocious.
    atrocité
    reported atrocity
    Report of an act of great cruelty.
    atrocité signalée
    atrocious pain
    Extremely intense pain.
    atroce douleur

    Slang Meanings

    It's disgusting.
    This situation is atrocious, I can't believe it.
    Cette situation est atroce, je ne peux pas y croire.
    Too bad.
    That movie was atrocious, I do not recommend it.
    Ce film était atroce, je ne le recommande pas.