Orage (en. Thunderstorm)

/ɔʁaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A storm is an atmospheric phenomenon characterized by strong disturbance, often with lightning and thunder.

The storm broke out suddenly, causing heavy rains.

L'orage a éclaté soudainement, provoquant de lourdes pluies.

A storm can also refer to a period of turmoil or conflict.

This meeting was a storm of ideas, everyone wanting to express their opinion.

Cette réunion a été un orage d'idées, chacun voulant exprimer son opinion.

In meteorology, a storm is associated with unstable weather conditions.

Meteorologists are warning of a severe storm in the area.

Les météorologues préviennent d'un orage violent sur la région.

From Latin 'oraticum', derived from 'orare' meaning to pray, related to the weather.

after the storm, fair weather

Expresses that difficult times are often followed by better moments.

après l'orage, le beau temps

to prepare for a storm

To prepare for difficult upcoming events.

préparer un orage

to have a storm in the heart

To be prey to intense or unsettling emotions.

avoir un orage dans le cœur

tempest

Violent meteorological phenomenon, often accompanied by hail.

tempête

thunder

The sound caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by a lightning strike.

tonnerre

lightning

A visible flash, often associated with a storm.

foudre

It's hot like a storm

When he heard the news, he was immediately angry, it was hot like a storm.

Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il était tout de suite en colère, c'était chaud comme un orage.

To be in the fog of a storm

Since the meeting, he looks lost, as if he were in the fog of a storm.

Depuis la réunion, il a l'air perdu, comme s'il était dans le brouillard d'un orage.