nightmare in French
nightmare in French
cauchemar
A very unpleasant or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]
mauvais rêve
A very unpleasant or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]
cauchemar
(figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure. [from 20th c.]
tourment
(figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure. [from 20th c.]