L'orage (en. The storm)

/l‿ɔʁaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A storm is a meteorological event that involves the presence of lightning and thunder.

Example sentence: The storm suddenly arrived in the middle of the afternoon.

L'orage est soudainement arrivé en milieu d'après-midi.

Definition: A storm can cause violent gusts of wind and torrential rain.

Example sentence: The storm caused significant damage in the region.

L'orage a causé de nombreux dégâts dans la région.

Definition: A storm generally forms when warm, moist air rises and cools.

Example sentence: Meteorologists have predicted a storm for tonight.

Les météorologues ont prévu un orage pour ce soir.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'oragere', meaning 'to make appear' or 'to provoke'.

Common phrase: to have the storm

Meaning: to be angry or to feel agitation.

avoir l'orage

Common phrase: the storm is brewing

Meaning: indicates that something difficult or unpleasant is imminent.

l'orage se prépare

Related word: lightning

Description: Electrical discharge that occurs during a storm.

la foudre

Related word: thunder

Description: The rumbling that accompanies a storm, caused by the rapid expansion of air.

le tonnerre

Related word: rain

Description: Water precipitation in liquid form.

la pluie

Slang meaning: A storm is often used to describe a chaotic situation.

Slang example: The meeting was a real storm, everyone was talking at the same time.

La réunion était un vrai orage, tout le monde parlait en même temps.

Slang meaning: When someone says a storm is coming, it can mean there is tension in the air between people.

Slang example: When they met, there was a storm in the air.

Quand ils se sont retrouvés, il y avait un orage dans l'air.