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    Nuage (en. Cloud)

    nɥaʒ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Formation of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.
    The cloud blocked the sun.
    Le nuage a masqué le soleil.
    Meteorological phenomenon associated with precipitation.
    Dark clouds signal a storm.
    Des nuages sombres annoncent une tempête.
    Figurative expression denoting uncertainty or concern.
    A cloud hung over his thoughts.
    Un nuage pesait sur ses pensées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nubilum', meaning 'cloud' or 'darkness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have one's head in the clouds
    To be distracted or daydreaming.
    avoir la tête dans les nuages
    black clouds
    A symbol of threat or imminent danger.
    nuages noirs
    cloud of troubles
    A series of difficulties.
    nuage de problèmes

    Related Words

    cumulonimbus
    Thunderstorm cloud, very dense, often associated with storms.
    cumulonimbus
    stratus
    Low, uniform cloud that often brings drizzle.
    stratus
    cirrus
    Light and wispy cloud, located at high altitude.
    cirrus

    Slang Meanings

    To be on cloud nine
    He is always in the clouds; he never listens to what is said.
    Il est toujours dans les nuages, il n'écoute jamais ce qu'on dit.
    Cloud of smoke
    He created a cloud of smoke while smoking his cigarette.
    Il a mis un nuage de fumée en fumant sa cigarette.