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    Torturé (en. Torture)

    /tʊʁ.ty.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of inflicting physical or moral suffering on someone.
    The tortured is a crime against humanity.
    La torturé est un crime contre l'humanité.
    State of extreme pain.
    He was in a state of tortured during his internment.
    Il était dans un état de torturé pendant son internement.
    adjective
    Refers to someone undergoing a particularly painful ordeal.
    She had a tortured look, as if she was carrying a tremendous weight.
    Elle avait un regard torturé, comme si elle portait un poids immense.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tortura', derived from the verb 'torquere' meaning 'to twist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tortured by doubt
    To be in a state of uncertainty and anguish.
    torturé par le doute
    to live a true tortured experience
    To undergo an extremely painful situation.
    vivre un véritable torturé
    tortured of the mind
    To be mentally tormented.
    torturé de l'esprit

    Related Words

    to torture
    To inflict suffering on someone.
    torturer
    torment
    State of moral or physical suffering.
    tourment
    to suffer
    To experience pain.
    souffrir

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad mental or physical state.
    That guy has been really tortured since his breakup.
    Ce mec est vraiment torturé depuis sa rupture.
    To be in great emotional suffering.
    After watching that movie, I felt completely tortured.
    Après avoir vu ce film, je me suis senti totalement torturé.