No. 11,263 in French

péripéties

Unexpected events or twists, often in a narrative or series of events.

In a sentence

Les péripéties de leur voyage ont été nombreuses.
The twists and turns of their journey were numerous.
Here, 'péripéties' highlights unexpected events or challenges encountered.
Dans ce roman, les péripéties tiennent le lecteur en haleine.
In this novel, the twists keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
'Péripéties' refers to plot twists in a story, emphasizing suspense.
Sa vie est remplie de péripéties incroyables.
His life is filled with incredible adventures.
'Péripéties' signifies notable events or occurrences in one's life.

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