rough water

• Expression décrivant une étendue d'eau agitée et dangereuse à traverser en raison de fortes vagues, du vent ou des courants. Peut aussi s'employer métaphoriquement pour désigner une situation difficile ou périlleuse.

A phrase describing a body of water that is turbulent, choppy, or difficult to navigate due to strong waves, wind, or currents. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a difficult or challenging situation.

1. Difficult sea conditionsB1formal

   A sea or body of water with large waves and strong currents, often caused by storms or wind.

   mer agitée

   • The sailors avoided the area due to rough water.
   • The ferry was delayed because of rough water in the channel.
   • Fishing boats stayed in port during the rough water.

2. Difficult situationB2informal

   A period of difficulty, trouble, or instability in life or business.

   eaux troubles

   • The company is navigating through rough water after the financial loss.
   • Their marriage hit some rough water but they worked it out.
   • He's been in rough water since losing his job.