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    Averse (en. Downpour)

    /a.vɛʁs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sudden and generally heavy rain.
    A rain shower interrupted our picnic.
    Une averse a interrompu notre pique-nique.
    A storm that occurs quickly.
    The rain shower surprised the walkers in the park.
    L'averse a surpris les promeneurs dans le parc.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adversa', meaning 'opposing', 'colliding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rain shower
    A sudden rain.
    averse de pluie
    to get caught in a rain shower
    To be caught off guard by the rain.
    se prendre une averse
    snow shower
    A sudden and heavy snowfall.
    averse de neige

    Related Words

    rain
    Precipitation of water in liquid form.
    pluie
    storm
    Atmospheric disturbance with lightning and thunder.
    orage
    tempest
    Violent climatic disturbance.
    tempête

    Slang Meanings

    Akuna matata for bad weather.
    We don't need to worry, it's just a rain shower.
    On n’a pas besoin de s’inquiéter, c'est juste une averse.
    Stay dry.
    When it falls, you just need to take cover from the rain shower.
    Quand ça tombe, il faut juste se mettre à l'abri de l’averse.