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    Ouragan (en. Hurricane)

    /u.ʁa.ɡɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A violent tropical storm with rotating winds.
    The hurricane devastated several Caribbean islands.
    L'ouragan a ravagé plusieurs îles des Caraïbes.
    A meteorological phenomenon that can cause considerable damage.
    Authorities have predicted the arrival of a hurricane on the coast.
    Les autorités ont prévu l'arrivée d'un ouragan sur la côte.
    A storm that reaches wind speeds in excess of 118 km/h.
    They were evacuated due to the threat of a hurricane.
    Ils ont été évacués en raison de la menace d'un ouragan.

    Etymology

    The word 'hurricane' comes from the Spanish 'huracán', which comes from the Taíno 'hurakán', the name of a storm god.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to weather the hurricane
    To overcome a difficult or chaotic period.
    passer l'ouragan
    the hurricane has passed
    A difficult situation is resolved.
    l'ouragan est passé

    Related Words

    storm
    Atmospheric event characterized by strong winds and precipitation.
    tempête
    cyclone
    A system of low atmospheric pressure associated with strong winds.
    cyclone

    Slang Meanings

    A moment of intense agitation or conflict.
    This meeting was a real hurricane with all those disagreements.
    Cette réunion était un vrai ouragan avec tous ces désaccords.
    A very tumultuous or chaotic situation.
    The party quickly turned into a hurricane when the music started.
    La fête a rapidement tourné à l'ouragan quand la musique a commencé.