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    Calvaire (en. Calvary)

    /kal.vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A representation of the crucified Christ.
    The village calvary is a place of reflection.
    Le calvaire du village est un lieu de recueillement.
    A great ordeal or a torment.
    His life is a true calvary after that accident.
    Sa vie est un véritable calvaire après cet accident.
    A mountain where a calvary was located.
    They climbed to the calvary to admire the scenery.
    Ils sont montés au calvaire pour admirer le paysage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'calvaria', meaning 'skull'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a calvary
    to undergo great suffering.
    être un calvaire
    the calvary of life
    referring to ongoing difficulties.
    calvaire de la vie
    to have a calvary
    to go through a difficult time.
    avoir un calvaire

    Related Words

    crucifix
    A cross with a crucified Christ.
    crucifix
    sacrifice
    Act of giving something valuable.
    sacrifice
    suffering
    State of being in pain or distress.
    souffrance

    Slang Meanings

    It's complicated.
    This job is a calvary!
    Ce travail, c'est un calvaire !
    It's hard to bear.
    The bus ride for an hour is a calvary.
    Le trajet en bus pendant une heure, c'est un calvaire.