English–French
“ordeal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kalvɛʁ/
Example
Après des heures d'attente, c'était un calvaire.
After hours of waiting, it was an ordeal.
How to say “ordeal” in French
“Ordeal” in French is calvaire.
A burdened journey that seems to have no relief, with each stage adding to the suffering.
Example sentences with calvaire
Le trajet en bus est devenu un calvaire chaque matin.
The bus ride has become an ordeal every morning.
Tips for using calvaire
- Calvaire is masculine, so the usual article is un, as in un calvaire and c'est un calvaire.