L'averse (en. The downpour)

/la.vɛʁs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A heavy rain that occurs over a short period.

A downpour fell on the city unexpectedly.

Une averse est tombée sur la ville sans prévenir.

A meteorological phenomenon characterized by quick rains.

Downpours are frequent in spring.

Les averses sont fréquentes au printemps.

From old French 'averse', originating from Latin 'aversa', derived from 'vertere' (to turn).

to have a downpour

to be surprised by a heavy rain

avoir une averse

to forecast downpours

to anticipate sudden rains

prévoir des averses

to discover the downpour

to get caught by the rain

découvrir l'averse

to take shelter from the downpour

to seek refuge from the rain

s'abriter de l'averse

thunderstorm

Meteorological phenomenon with lightning and thunder often accompanied by rain.

orage

rain

Precipitation of water falling from clouds.

pluie

overcast

The weather when clouds are present and may signal downpours.

couvert

An unexpected heavy rain.

He took his bike and found himself caught in the downpour.

Il a pris son vélo et s'est retrouvé sous l'averse.

A very quick rain.

It looks like a downpour is coming; we better hurry.

On dirait qu'une averse arrive, mieux vaut se dépêcher.