What does calvaire in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word calvaire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use calvaire in French.
The word calvaire in French means calvary, calvary, ordeal. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word calvaire
calvarynom masculin (croix en plein air) (often capitalized) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Il y a beaucoup de calvaires en Bretagne. There are many calvaries in Brittany. |
calvarynom masculin (croix sculptée) (often capitalized) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Les calvaires représentent la crucifixion du Christ. Calvaries represent Christ's crucifixion. |
ordealnom masculin (figuré (longue épreuve) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Cette maladie fut un véritable calvaire. The illness was a real ordeal. |
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