torture

/tɔʁ.tyʁ/
1.
nounfeminine

torture (the act of inflicting severe physical or mental pain)

La victime a subi la torture pendant plusieurs heures.

The victim was subjected to torture for several hours.

Synonyms:supplice, sévices
2.
nounfeminine

something extremely unpleasant or painful (used figuratively)

Ce trajet en métro sans climatisation, c'est de la torture.

That subway ride without air conditioning is torture.

Synonyms:supplice, calvaire, enfer
torture - French Definition & Examples