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    Tourmente (en. Tormented)

    /tuʁ.mɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of intense suffering or anguish.
    He lived in constant turmoil after his divorce.
    Il vivait dans une tourmente constante après son divorce.
    Mental or emotional disturbance.
    The turmoil prevented him from concentrating on his work.
    La tourmente l'a empêché de se concentrer sur son travail.
    An event that causes great suffering.
    The war plunged the region into indescribable turmoil.
    La guerre a plongé la région dans une tourmente indescriptible.

    Etymology

    From old French 'torment', itself derived from Latin 'tormentum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have turmoil
    To be beset by emotional difficulties.
    avoir du tourmente
    to go through a turmoil
    To go through a difficult period psychologically.
    vivre une tourmente

    Related Words

    to torment
    To cause someone anxiety or suffering.
    tourmenter
    torment
    Mental suffering or pain.
    tourment

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad patch.
    Since he lost his job, he is really in turmoil.
    Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il est vraiment dans la tourmente.
    To be stressed.
    She is in turmoil with all these upcoming exams.
    Elle est en tourmente avec tous ces examens qui approchent.