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    Ouragans (en. Hurricanes)

    /u.ʁa.ɡɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Tropical storm with winds exceeding 118 km/h.
    The hurricane caused significant damage on the coast.
    L'ouragan a causé d'importants dégâts sur la côte.
    Intense and destructive weather phenomenon.
    Hurricanes can lead to severe flooding.
    Les ouragans peuvent entraîner des inondations sévères.
    A hurricane is classified according to the strength of its winds.
    A category 5 hurricane is the most powerful.
    L'ouragan de catégorie 5 est le plus puissant.

    Etymology

    The word 'hurricane' comes from the Spanish 'huracán', derived from the Arawak 'hurakán'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hurricane of destruction
    A hurricane causing significant destruction.
    ouragan de destruction
    to take shelter from a hurricane
    Taking measures to protect oneself from a storm.
    se mettre à l'abri d'un ouragan
    hurricane season
    Time of year when hurricanes form.
    la saison des ouragans

    Related Words

    tropical depression
    A storm less intense than a hurricane.
    dépression tropicale
    wind
    Air current that can reach high speeds during a hurricane.
    vent
    flooding
    Natural accident often triggered by a hurricane.
    inondation

    Slang Meanings

    A chaotic or disorderly situation.
    It was a real hurricane at the party; everyone was dancing everywhere.
    C'était un véritable ouragan à la fête, tout le monde dansait partout.
    A very eventful or tumultuous occurrence.
    The debate at the meeting was a hurricane; no one was listening to each other.
    Le débat à la réunion était un ouragan, personne ne s'écoutait.