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
