Tumultueux (en. Tumultuous)
/ty.my.l.tø/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterized by disorderly noise and agitation.
The tumultuous waves of the sea were rocking the boat.
Les tumultueuses vagues de la mer agitaient le bateau.
Disturbed, troubled, chaotic.
The political situation became tumultuous as the elections approached.
La situation politique est devenue tumultueuse à l'approche des élections.
That provokes tumult or discord.
The debate on this law was tumultuous and provoked strong reactions.
Le débat sur cette loi a été tumultueux et a provoqué de vives réactions.
Etymology
From the Latin 'tumultuosus', which means 'noisy, tumultuous'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a commotion
to create agitation or disorder.
faire un tumulte
to live in turmoil
to experience a period of chaos or disorder.
vivre dans un tumulte
a tumultuous evening
an evening characterized by great agitation.
un soir tumultueux
Related Words
commotion
A disorderly noise or collective agitation.
tumulte
tumult
A situation of major disorder or confusion.
tumult
agitation
The state of a place where noise and disturbance prevail.
agitation
Slang Meanings
Mess
It was a real mess at the concert with all those tumultuous fans.
C'était un vrai bordel au concert avec tous ces fans tumultueux.
Hot
The evening was super hot and tumultuous, everyone was having fun.
La soirée était super chaude et tumultueuse, tout le monde s'amusait.