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    Crise (en. Crisis)

    [kʁiz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A critical moment indicating a turning point in events.
    The economic crisis affected many businesses.
    La crise économique a affecté de nombreuses entreprises.
    An intense stress situation or mental disturbance.
    She went through an existential crisis after her divorce.
    Elle a traversé une crise existentielle après son divorce.
    A period of turmoil or political difficulties.
    The country is in the midst of a political crisis.
    Le pays est en pleine crise politique.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'krisis' which means 'decision' or 'judgment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nervous breakdown
    An episode of high anxiety or emotional stress.
    crise de nerfs
    heart attack
    A serious medical problem caused by a blockage of the heart's blood vessels.
    crise cardiaque
    teenage crisis
    The period in life when adolescents experience emotional and psychological changes.
    crise d'adolescence

    Related Words

    to crisis
    To act in a desperate or disturbed manner in response to a crisis.
    criser
    crisis-maker
    A vocal that indicates a prolonged crisis circumstance.
    crisière

    Slang Meanings

    To have a crisis
    When she saw her ex, she totally had a crisis.
    Quand elle a vu son ex, elle a complètement eu une crise.
    To be in crisis
    He is always in crisis because of his stressful job.
    Il est toujours en crise à cause de son travail stressant.