Grêle (en. Hail)

[ɡʁɛl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Precipitation in the form of ice.

The hail caused damage to the crops.

La grêle a causé des dommages aux cultures.

Thing or person having a fragile or light appearance.

She is as fragile as a hailstone.

Elle est aussi fragile qu'une grêle.

The word 'hail' derives from the Latin 'grando', which means 'hail' or 'size'.

hail of sun

Pejorative term referring to uncertain weather with heavy rain.

grêle de soleil

to have the hail

Means to be in a bad position or in distress.

avoir la grêle

it hails

Used to describe a situation of tension or conflict.

fait grêler

storm

Meteorological phenomenon characterized by strong winds and precipitation.

tempête

thunderstorm

Atmospheric disturbance accompanied by thunder and lightning.

orage

snow

Precipitation in the form of ice crystals.

neige

To feel hail

When I ride my bike in the rain, I feel hail.

Quand je fais du vélo sous la pluie, je me sens grêle.

To be in doubt

After receiving the criticism, she remained hail about her project.

Après avoir reçu les critiques, elle est restée grêle sur son projet.