English–French
“agony” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɔʁtyʁ/
Example
Attendre dans la file, c'est une torture.
Waiting in line is agony.
How to say “agony” in French
“Agony” in French is torture.
An unbearable strain that seems to twist the body or mind, whether caused by violence or by a painfully difficult experience.
Example sentences with torture
Porter ces chaussures toute la journée, c'est une torture.
It is torture to wear these shoes all day.
Tips for using torture
- The figurative use can sound deliberately strong: describing a queue as une torture expresses intense impatience rather than literal abuse.