crisis

US /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
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1.

crise, difficulté

a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger

:
The country is facing an economic crisis.
Le pays est confronté à une crise économique.
She remained calm during the entire crisis.
Elle est restée calme pendant toute la crise.
2.

tournant, moment décisif

a time when a difficult or important decision must be made

:
The company reached a crisis point regarding its future.
L'entreprise a atteint un point de crise concernant son avenir.
It was a crisis of conscience for him.
C'était une crise de conscience pour lui.