crise
/kʁiz/
1. General
nounfeminineSing
crisis
period of serious difficulty or instability (e.g., economic, political, social)
turmoil
La crise économique a entraîné une hausse du chômage.
The economic crisis led to a rise in unemployment.
Synonyms:récession, turbulence, difficulté
2. General
nounfeminineSing
attack
fit
acute episode (medical or emotional, e.g., asthma attack, nervous breakdown)
Il a eu une crise d'asthme en courant pour attraper le bus.
He had an asthma attack while running to catch the bus.
Synonyms:attaque, accès, poussée
