D'agonie (en. Of agony)

/daɡoni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of extreme suffering endured by a living being before death.
The cat was in a state of agony before succumbing.
Le chat était dans un état d'agonie avant de succomber.
Moment of despair or intense struggle.
The agony of waiting was palpable in the room.
L'agonie d'attente était palpable dans la salle.

Etymology

From Latin "agonia," meaning suffering or struggle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be in agony
To be in great danger or in a state of suffering.
Être dans l'agonie
The agony of choices
The anxiety caused by a difficult decision.
L'agonie des choix

Related Words

to agonize
To be in a state of intense suffering.
agoniser
agonizing
One who is dying or suffering greatly.
agonisant

Slang Meanings

To be at death's door
After that bad news, he was truly at death's door.
Après cette mauvaise nouvelle, il était à l'agonie, vraiment.
Agony of life
His routine was a true agony of life.
Sa routine était une véritable agonie de la vie.