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    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.