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    Foudre (en. Lightning)

    [fudʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A lightning strike accompanied by thunder.
    The lightning struck a tree near my house.
    La foudre a frappé un arbre près de chez moi.
    A concentrated power, a sudden energy.
    Her anger was such that it could be compared to lightning.
    Sa colère était telle qu'on pouvait la comparer à la foudre.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'fulgura', which means 'lightning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lightning of war
    A person or thing of formidable effectiveness in military action or in a competitive field.
    foudre de guerre
    to fall like lightning
    To arrive unexpectedly and very quickly.
    tomber comme la foudre
    to have the lightning
    To be angry or greatly upset.
    avoir la foudre

    Related Words

    lightning
    A luminous and momentary phenomenon in the sky.
    éclair
    storm
    A meteor including lightning and thunder.
    orage
    crash
    A violent noise, often associated with a shock.
    fracas

    Slang Meanings

    To have a great surprise.
    He was struck by lightning upon discovering the truth.
    Il a eu une foudre en découvrant la vérité.
    To be very fast.
    She made her decision in a flash.
    Elle a pris sa décision avec la foudre.