No. 12,022 in French
tourmentée
Disturbed or tormented.
In a sentence
La mer déchaînée semblait tourmentée sous le ciel orageux.
The stormy sea seemed tormented under the ominous sky.
Describes the state of the sea being agitated or disturbed.
Elle portait un regard tourmenté, exprimant de profondes inquiétudes.
She had a tormented look, expressing deep worries.
Modifies the noun 'regard' to indicate distress or worry visible in the person's gaze.
Dans son journal, elle écrivit des réflexions tourmentées sur le sens de la vie.
In her journal, she wrote tormented thoughts about the meaning of life.
Describes the thoughts as being deeply troubled or unsettled.
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