Galère (en. Galley)

/ɡa.lɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

definition_text: A rowing or sailing boat used in antiquity.

example_sentence: Roman galleys transported slaves.

Les galères romaines transportaient des esclaves.

definition_text: A tiring and unpleasant job.

example_sentence: He has been through a real struggle since he lost his job.

Il a vécu une véritable galère depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi.

definition_text: Pain or suffering.

example_sentence: It was a hassle to have to work during the holidays.

C'était une galère de devoir travailler pendant les vacances.

etymology_origin: From the Latin 'galera', which designates a type of boat.

phrase: it's a struggle

meaning: it's a difficult and unpleasant situation.

c'est une galère

phrase: to go through a tough time

meaning: to go through tough times.

traverser la galère

phrase: the struggle of life

meaning: the trials and difficulties of existence.

la galère de la vie

related_word: galley slave

description: a person who lives in difficult conditions.

galérien

related_word: gallery owner

description: a person who manages a gallery or art space.

galériste

related_word: to struggle

description: to navigate or work with difficulty.

galèrer

meaning: To be in a bad financial situation.

example: I really struggled this month with my bills.

J'ai vraiment galéré ce mois-ci avec mes factures.

meaning: To have problems at work.

example: He is having a hard time with his team right now.

Il est en galère avec son équipe en ce moment.