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tumulte

tumult

noun tü-MÜLT Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin tumultus 'commotion, uproar'

Also means

uproar

Usage Note

Tumulte refers to a loud, disorderly commotion — whether a noisy crowd, a political upheaval, or inner emotional turmoil. The phrase dans le tumulte de la foule ('in the tumult of the crowd') is common in literary prose. The related adjective is tumultueux / tumultueuse ('tumultuous'), often applied to a stormy relationship or a tempestuous debate.

Examples

"Le tumulte de la foule l'a surpris."

Natural Translation

The tumult of the crowd surprised him.

Literal Translation

The tumult of the crowd him-surprised.

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