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    Crises (en. Crises)

    /kʁi.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Event or period of difficulty or danger.
    The economic crisis hit many countries.
    La crise économique a frappé de nombreux pays.
    Critical situation in health or medicine.
    He had a heart attack.
    Il a fait une crise cardiaque.
    Major conflict or break in international relations.
    The diplomatic crisis between the two nations lasted several months.
    La crise diplomatique entre les deux nations a duré plusieurs mois.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'crisis', meaning 'decision' or 'decisive moment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nervous breakdown
    State of great emotional agitation.
    crise de nerfs
    identity crisis
    Moment of questioning oneself or one's identity.
    crise identitaire
    midlife crisis
    Phase of self-questioning often observed between the ages of 35 and 45.
    crise de la quarantaine

    Related Words

    financial crisis
    Major disruption of the economy or financial system.
    crise financière
    health crisis
    Emergency situation related to public health.
    crise sanitaire
    political crisis
    Conflict or instability within a government.
    crise politique

    Slang Meanings

    Feeling down.
    Since he lost his job, he's feeling down.
    Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il a le moral à zéro.
    It's a hassle.
    Since his breakup, it's really been a crisis for him.
    Depuis sa séparation, c'est vraiment la crise pour lui.
    Being in a tough spot.
    With all these problems at work, he's really in a tough spot.
    Avec tous ces problèmes au boulot, il est vraiment dans la sauce.