calvaire

French

Etymology

Figurative use of Calvaire, apparently not before the 18th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kal.vɛʁ/
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Noun

calvaire m (plural calvaires)

  1. (Christianity) calvary
  2. (figuratively) ordeal
    Synonym: torture

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Interjection

calvaire

  1. (Quebec, vulgar) fuck, fucking hell, bloody hell

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