L’orage (en. The storm)

/l‿ɔʁaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A weather event marked by storms, often accompanied by rain and wind.
The storm caused flooding in the area.
L'orage a causé des inondations dans la région.
An intense period of tension or conflict.
There was a storm of anger during the meeting.
Il y avait un orage de colère dans la réunion.
A loud noise resulting from sudden thunder.
The noise of the storm woke me up in the middle of the night.
Le bruit de l'orage m'a réveillé en pleine nuit.

Etymology

From the Latin 'oragium' meaning 'storm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a rage
To be angry or upset.
avoir l’orage
to break out like a storm
To manifest suddenly.
se déclencher comme l’orage

Related Words

thunder
The loud noise associated with lightning strikes.
tonnerre
lightning
The flash that occurs during a storm.
foudre
rain
Precipitation that often accompanies the storm.
pluie

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of fury.
When he heard the news, it was a storm in his mind.
Quand il a appris la nouvelle, c'était l'orage dans son esprit.
To have a bad day.
Today, it's a total storm, everything is going wrong.
Aujourd'hui, c'est l'orage total, tout va de travers.