Vicissitudes (en. Vicissitudes)

/vi.si.si.tyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The uncertainties of life that lead to changes.
The vicissitudes of life can sometimes be destabilizing.
Les vicissitudes de la vie peuvent parfois être déstabilisantes.
Alterations or modifications that occur unpredictably.
The vicissitudes of the climate affect agriculture.
Les vicissitudes du climat affectent l'agriculture.
Fortuitous and changing events.
He learned to manage the vicissitudes of his business.
Il a appris à gérer les vicissitudes de son entreprise.

Etymology

From Latin 'vicissitudo', meaning change, alternation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the vicissitudes of life
the changes and challenges that people face throughout their existence.
les vicissitudes de la vie
to face the vicissitudes
to confront challenges and changes courageously.
faire face aux vicissitudes

Related Words

vicious
Tending to provoke negative or unpleasant changes.
vicieux
invincible
That cannot be defeated, despite the vicissitudes.
invincible
fluctuating
That changes often or quickly.
fluctuant

Slang Meanings

The ups and downs of life.
You just have to take the vicissitudes as they come.
On doit juste prendre les vicissitudes comme elles viennent.
The whims of fate.
In life, you can never really predict the vicissitudes.
Dans la vie, on ne peut jamais vraiment prévoir les vicissitudes.