ordeal in French
ordeal in French is calvaire, épreuve, ordalie — ordeal means a very difficult, painful, or exhausting experience.
ordeal in French
calvaire
épreuve
ordalie
(historical) A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
What does "ordeal" mean?
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noun A very difficult, painful, or exhausting experience.
"The hostages described their three-day ordeal in harrowing detail."
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noun Historically, a trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous physical test, the outcome believed to reveal guilt or innocence by divine judgment.
"In medieval trials by ordeal, the accused might be forced to hold a hot iron."
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ordeal in a sentence
- The hostages described their three-day ordeal in harrowing detail.
- Recovering from the surgery was a long ordeal for her.
- In medieval trials by ordeal, the accused might be forced to hold a hot iron.
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What is "ordeal" in French?
"ordeal" in French is calvaire, épreuve, ordalie. ordeal means: A very difficult, painful, or exhausting experience.
How do you use "ordeal" in a sentence?
Example: "The hostages described their three-day ordeal in harrowing detail." In French, "ordeal" is calvaire, épreuve, ordalie.
Are there other ways to say "ordeal" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ordeal": calvaire, épreuve, ordalie.
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