vicissitude

• Nom désignant un changement de circonstances ou de sort, généralement défavorable ou difficile ; alternance de bons et de mauvais moments dans la vie.

A noun referring to a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or difficult.

1. Change or variationC2formal

   A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

   vicissitude (changement de fortune)

   • The vicissitudes of life can be both challenging and rewarding.
   • He endured the vicissitudes of the stock market with patience.
   • The novel explores the vicissitudes of human relationships.

   Synonymesalterationchangefluctuationreversalshiftturnupheavalvariation

   Antonymesconstancypermanencestabilityuniformity

2. Alternating phasesC2formal

   A regular change or succession from one thing to another.

   Phase alternée

   • The vicissitudes of the seasons bring both beauty and hardship.
   • She adapted to the vicissitudes of her career with grace.
   • The vicissitudes of political power are unpredictable.

   Synonymesalternationchangecyclefluctuationmutationshiftsuccessionvariation