Atroces (en. Atrocious)

/a.tʁo.s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Applies to something very violent or very cruel.

The atrocious acts of war shocked the entire world.

Les actes atroces de la guerre ont choqué le monde entier.

Can refer to something very unpleasant or unbearable.

I experienced atrocious moments during that storm.

J'ai vécu des moments atroces pendant cette tempête.

Describes inhumane behavior or treatment.

The prisoners suffered atrocious treatment.

Les prisonniers ont subi des traitements atroces.

From Latin 'atrox', meaning 'cruel, fierce'.

atrocious acts

actions of great cruelty

des actes atroces

atrocious pain

intense or unbearable pain

une douleur atroce

atrocious behavior

extremely reprehensible behavior

un comportement atroce

atrocity

The nature of something that is atrocious, a cruel act.

atrocité

unprecedented atrocity

Cruelty that surpasses understanding.

atrocité inouïe

atrocious despair

Extremely deep despair.

atroce désespoir

It’s insane!

This movie was so atrocious that it was insane!

Ce film était atroce au point d'être dément !

Impossible!

This feat is so atrocious that it’s hard to believe!

Cet exploit est atroce, pas possible d'y croire !