turbulence

US /ˈtɝː.bjə.ləns/
UK /ˈtɝː.bjə.ləns/
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1.

turbulence, agitation

violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid

:
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the storm.
L'avion a connu de fortes turbulences pendant la tempête.
The river's turbulence made it difficult to navigate the boat.
La turbulence de la rivière rendait difficile la navigation du bateau.
2.

trouble, désordre

a state of confusion or disorder

:
The country is going through a period of political turbulence.
Le pays traverse une période de turbulences politiques.
His mind was in a state of emotional turbulence.
Son esprit était dans un état de turbulences émotionnelles.