L'enfer (en. Hell)

/lɑ̃.fɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Part of the realm of the dead in certain religious beliefs.

In certain religions, hell is a place of eternal punishment.

Dans certaines religions, l'enfer est un lieu de châtiment éternel.

State of great suffering or torture.

He described his current life as a hell.

Il a décrit sa vie actuelle comme un enfer.

All the torments reserved for the wicked after death.

Sinners fear hell after their death.

Les pécheurs craignent l'enfer après leur mort.

From Latin 'infernum', meaning 'place of suffering'.

a real hell

a very difficult or painful situation.

un vrai enfer

to go to hell

to do something very bad.

aller en enfer

hell

place of eternal damnation.

l' enfer

purgatory

temporary state of purification, before paradise.

le purgatoire

paradise

place of happiness after death.

le paradis

An extremely difficult situation.

This project is hell!

Ce projet, c'est l'enfer !

A chaotic or disordered place.

His room is a real hell!

Sa chambre est un vrai enfer !