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“crisis” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁiz/

Example

Le pays est en crise économique.

The country is in an economic crisis.

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How to say “crisis” in French

“Crisis” in French is crise.

A sudden shock pushes a person, community, or system into an unstable state.

Full entry for crise: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with crise

Il a eu une crise de panique hier.

He had a panic attack yesterday.

Tips for using crise

  • Faire une crise can describe a child's tantrum as well as a medical or emotional episode, so its meaning depends on context.

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