No. 12,021 in French
tourmente
"Tourmente" means "turmoil" or "storm" in English.
In a sentence
La tourmente l'a emporté dans un tourbillon d'émotions.
The turmoil carried him away in a whirlwind of emotions.
Here, 'tourmente' is used figuratively to describe an emotional upheaval or disturbance.
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.
In this sentence, 'tourmente' is utilized to depict a physical turbulence caused by a storm.
Elle est restée noble malgré la tourmente de la critique publique.
She remained noble despite the turmoil of public criticism.
Here, 'tourmente' signifies the challenging or troubling circumstances related to social judgment.
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