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    Orages (en. Storms)

    [ɔʁaʒ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Meteorological disturbance characterized by storm clouds and precipitation.
    Summer storms can be very powerful.
    Les orages d'été peuvent être très puissants.
    Loud noise or turmoil, often associated with a crisis atmosphere.
    The debate caused storms in the room.
    Le débat a causé des orages dans la salle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'oragium' which means 'storm', derived from the verb 'orare' meaning 'to pray' (in reference to the call for rain).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have storms in the heart
    to be very emotional or angry.
    avoir des orages dans le cœur
    to escape a storm
    to avoid a problematic situation.
    échapper à un orage

    Related Words

    stormy
    Characterized by storms or tempests.
    orageux
    storm
    A broader atmospheric disturbance associated with strong winds.
    tempête
    crash
    A violent noise similar to that of a storm.
    fracas

    Slang Meanings

    To make a big fuss
    He is making a big fuss because of his personal problems.
    Il fait le gros temps à cause de ses problèmes personnels.
    To have a storm in a jar
    When she is angry, it seems like she has a storm in a jar.
    Quand elle est en colère, on dirait qu'elle a la tempête dans le bocal.