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    Pluie (en. Rain)

    /plɥi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of water falling from clouds in the form of drops.
    The rain started falling just after the meal.
    La pluie a commencé à tomber juste après le repas.
    Amount of water falling in a given time.
    There was heavy rain last night.
    Il y a eu une forte pluie cette nuit.
    An event characterized by weather disturbances.
    The rain caused flooding in the area.
    La pluie a causé des inondations dans la région.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pluvia', which means 'rain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pouring rain
    A very heavy rain.
    pluie battante
    to have rain
    To be at a disadvantage in a situation.
    avoir de la pluie
    rainy weather
    Period when it is raining.
    temps de pluie

    Related Words

    rainy
    Related to or characterized by rain.
    pluvieux
    drop
    Small amount of water falling in a single unit.
    goutte

    Slang Meanings

    It's raining cats and dogs
    Today, it's raining cats and dogs, don't forget your umbrella.
    Aujourd'hui, il pleut des cordes, n'oublie pas ton parapluie.
    Terrible weather
    With this terrible weather, we can't even go out.
    Avec cette météo pourrie, on ne peut même pas sortir.