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vicissitudes
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les vicissitudes
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
1. (literary) (twists and turns of life)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. vicissitudes (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
Chaque journée apporte son lot de vicissitudes.Every day brings its share of vicissitudes.
b. tribulations (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
Après maintes vicissitudes, les aventuriers ont enfin atteint leur destination.After numerous tribulations, the adventurers finally reached their destination.
c. ups and downs
Notre amitié a survécu aux vicissitudes qui se sont présentées sur notre chemin.Our friendship has weathered the ups and downs we've faced along the way.
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