turbulent

US /ˈtɝː.bjə.lənt/
UK /ˈtɝː.bjə.lənt/
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1.

turbulent, agité, tumultueux

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

:
The country has a turbulent history.
Le pays a une histoire turbulente.
Their relationship went through a turbulent period.
Leur relation a traversé une période turbulente.
2.

turbulent, agité, mouvementé

(of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently

:
The plane experienced severe turbulent air.
L'avion a rencontré de fortes turbulences.
The river was turbulent after the heavy rains.
La rivière était agitée après les fortes pluies.