torture

/tɔʁ.tyʁ/
1.
nounfeminine

torture (the act of inflicting severe physical or mental pain)

La victime a subi la torture pendant plusieurs heures.

The victim was subjected to torture for several hours.

2.
nounfeminine

something extremely unpleasant or painful (used figuratively)

Ce trajet en métro sans climatisation, c'est de la torture.

That subway ride without air conditioning is torture.