Bruel (en. Bruel)

/bʁwɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A feeling of deep sadness.
He feels a bruel after the loss of his friend.
Il éprouve un bruel après la perte de son ami.
An inner turmoil caused by a delicate situation.
The bruel that inhabited him was palpable.
Le bruel qui l'habitait était palpable.

Etymology

The word bruel comes from Old French, related to the idea of emotional turmoil.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a bruel
to be in a state of intense sadness.
avoir un bruel
to provoke a bruel
to cause emotional agitation.
provoquer un bruel

Related Words

Brazil
State of deep sorrow.
brésil
heather
Flower often associated with melancholic feelings.
bruyère

Slang Meanings

An overly intense feeling.
Today, I have a crazy bruel!
Aujourd'hui, j'ai un bruel de fou !
A passion or an obsession.
She is in a bruel over this movie.
Elle est dans un bruel pour ce film.