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    Tourments (en. Torments)

    [tuʁ.mɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of moral or physical suffering.
    The torments of the soul can be unbearable.
    Les tourments de l'âme peuvent être insupportables.
    Difficulties or trials that cause sorrow.
    He went through great torments in his life.
    Il a traversé de grands tourments dans sa vie.
    Afflictions and pains that affect a person.
    She never talks about her torments.
    Elle ne parle jamais de ses tourments.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tormentum', meaning torture, pain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tribulations of life
    Difficulties and suffering encountered throughout one's existence.
    tourments de la vie
    to be prey to torments
    To be beset by suffering or worries.
    être en proie à des tourments

    Related Words

    torture
    Suffering inflicted deliberately.
    torture
    anguish
    State of great anxiety or fear.
    angoisse

    Slang Meanings

    tough times
    He is going through tough times because of his financial problems.
    Il traverse des galères à cause de ses problèmes financiers.
    headache
    The torments of love can be a real headache.
    Les tourments de l'amour peuvent être un véritable casse-tête.