Tourmentée (en. Tormented)

[tuʁ.mɑ̃.te]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of disarray or emotional suffering.
She was in turmoil after the breakup.
Elle était en pleine tourmentée après la rupture.
Difficulty or psychological crisis.
His life was a constant turmoil due to work stress.
Sa vie était une tourmentée constante en raison du stress au travail.

Etymology

From the verb 'tormenter', which means to cause suffering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a tormented life
a life full of difficulties and troubles.
une vie tourmentée
to be in turmoil
to be in a situation of great agitation or difficulty.
être dans la tourmentée

Related Words

torment
Moral or psychological suffering.
tourment
torment
Intense agitation caused by difficult events.
tourmente

Slang Meanings

State of acute stress.
He is in a state of turmoil because of his work.
Il est dans un état de tourmentée à cause de son travail.
Ongoing hassles or worries.
This situation causes him immense turmoil.
Cette situation lui cause une tourmentée énorme.