English–French

“hellish” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃fɛʁnal/

Example

Cette chaleur est infernale.

This heat is hellish.

Illustration for infernal (hellish)

How to say “hellish” in French

“Hellish” in French is infernal.

A dark, overwhelming pressure that makes an experience feel impossible to endure.

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

Example sentences with infernal

Il ressent une douleur infernale après la blessure.

He feels excruciating pain after the injury.

Tips for using infernal

  • In figurative use, infernal strongly emphasizes discomfort or fear and need not refer literally to religious ideas.

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