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    Paroxysme (en. Paroxysm)

    /pa.ʁɔ.ɡiz.m/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State or period of intense crisis, often related to a feeling or reaction.
    Anger reached its paroxysm during the argument.
    La colère atteignit son paroxysme lors de la dispute.
    Climax of an emotion or action.
    The novel reaches its paroxysm in the last chapter.
    Le roman atteint son paroxysme dans le dernier chapitre.
    Intense manifestation of a disease, synonymous with a crisis.
    The paroxysm of fever lasted several hours.
    Le paroxysme de la fièvre a duré plusieurs heures.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'paroxusmos', meaning 'exacerbation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paroxysm of anger
    A moment of intense anger.
    paroxysme de colère
    to be at the paroxysm of
    To be at an extreme level of something.
    être au paroxysme de
    paroxysm of joy
    A moment of intense joy.
    paroxysme de joie

    Related Words

    crisis
    Moment of intense tension.
    crise
    explosion
    Sudden or intense outburst of emotion.
    explosion
    exacerbation
    Increase in intensity or degree.
    exacerbation

    Slang Meanings

    Total crisis.
    He had a paroxysm when he learned the news.
    Il a eu un paroxysme quand il a appris la nouvelle.
    Peak of extreme emotion.
    His reaction was a real paroxysm.
    Sa réaction était un vrai paroxysme.