This is the 12021st most frequent French word.
tourmente
"Tourmente" means "turmoil" or "storm" in English.
Here, 'tourmente' is used figuratively to describe an emotional upheaval or disturbance.
La tourmente l'a emporté dans un tourbillon d'émotions.
The turmoil carried him away in a whirlwind of emotions.
In this sentence, 'tourmente' is utilized to depict a physical turbulence caused by a storm.
Dans la tourmente de la tempête, le bateau se débattait contre les vagues.
In the turmoil of the storm, the boat struggled against the waves.
Here, 'tourmente' signifies the challenging or troubling circumstances related to social judgment.