L'ouragan (en. The hurricane)

/l.u.ʁa.ɡɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A meteorological phenomenon characterized by violent winds and torrential rains.

Example Sentence: The hurricane devastated several islands in the Caribbean.

L'ouragan a dévasté plusieurs îles dans les Caraïbes.

Definition: A storm or tempest of great intensity.

Example Sentence: They had to seek shelter during the hurricane.

Ils ont dû se mettre à l'abri pendant l'ouragan.

Definition: An event that causes a lot of destruction.

Example Sentence: The consequences of the hurricane are dramatic.

Les conséquences de l'ouragan sont dramatiques.

Etymology/Origin: The word comes from the Spanish 'huracán', which is derived from a Taíno word.

Phrase: to be in the eye of the hurricane

Meaning: To be at the heart of a difficult situation.

être dans l'œil de l'ouragan

Phrase: to face the hurricane

Meaning: To face major difficulties.

affronter l'ouragan

Phrase: after the hurricane

Meaning: To recover after a destructive event.

après l'ouragan

Related Word: storm

Description: A climatic phenomenon characterized by winds and rains.

tempête

Related Word: cyclone

Description: A storm system that forms in tropical regions.

cyclone

Related Word: tornado

Description: A whirl of violent wind forming from a storm.

tornade

Slang Meaning: A big problem

Example: This situation is a true hurricane.

Cette situation est un véritable ouragan.

Slang Meaning: A chaos

Example: It was a hurricane in the office during the meeting.

C'était l'ouragan dans le bureau pendant la réunion.