No. 12,090 in French
tumultueux
Tumultueux: Turbulent, chaotic, or marked by disorder.
In a sentence
Le débat à la réunion était tumultueux.
The debate at the meeting was tumultuous.
Used to describe a heated and intense discussion.
Le voyage à travers la mer tumultueuse a été mémorable.
The journey across the tumultuous sea was memorable.
Used to describe the rough and stormy condition of the sea.
Après des années tumultueuses, elle a trouvé la paix.
After tumultuous years, she found peace.
Used metaphorically to depict a period of challenges and difficulties in someone's life.
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