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    Péripéties (en. Adventures)

    pe-ree-peh-tee

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Series of extraordinary or troubling events that someone goes through.
    The twists and turns of his journey were worthy of a novel.
    Les péripéties de son voyage étaient dignes d'un roman.
    Unexpected changes in a situation that complicate things.
    The ups and downs of their relationship often tested them.
    Les péripéties de leur relation les ont souvent mis à l'épreuve.
    Dramatic incidents that occur throughout a narrative.
    The peripeties of the main character allowed him to grow.
    Les péripéties du personnage principal lui ont permis de grandir.

    Etymology

    The word 'peripeteia' comes from Greek 'peripeteia', which means 'turning of the situation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the ups and downs of a life
    the unforeseen and sometimes difficult events that mark existence.
    les péripéties d'une vie
    to experience ups and downs
    to go through varied and unexpected situations.
    parcourir des péripéties
    twists and turns of a story
    the key moments that advance the plot.
    péripéties d'un récit

    Related Words

    drama
    A representation or description of tragic events.
    drame
    situation
    Particular state in which someone or something finds itself.
    situation
    story
    Account of real or fictional events.
    histoire

    Slang Meanings

    A sequence of unexpected events that hit you.
    This weekend was full of twists and turns, between the rain and delays.
    Ce week-end a été plein de péripéties, entre la pluie et les retards.
    Complications that occur without warning.
    It's always ups and downs with him, I never know what to expect.
    C'est toujours des péripéties avec lui, je ne sais jamais à quoi m'attendre.