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    Précipitation (en. Precipitation)

    /pʁe.sip.i.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of precipitating something.
    His hasty decision led to mistakes.
    Sa précipitation dans la décision a conduit à des erreurs.
    Amount of precipitation that falls in a given location.
    Annual precipitations in this region are high.
    Les précipitations annuelles dans cette région sont élevées.
    Phenomenon of rain, snow, hail, etc. falling.
    Precipitations have been more frequent this winter.
    Les précipitations ont été plus fréquentes cet hiver.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praecipitatio', meaning 'sudden fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stormy precipitations
    Precipitations that occur during a storm.
    précipitations orageuses
    excessive precipitation
    Amount of precipitation above normal.
    précipitation excessive
    without haste
    Without acting impulsively.
    sans précipitation

    Related Words

    meteorology
    Science that studies atmospheric phenomena.
    météorologie
    rainfall measurement
    Measurement of precipitation.
    pluviométrie
    hydrology
    Study of water and its movements.
    hydrologie

    Slang Meanings

    To act impulsively or hastily.
    He did that without thinking; it was impulsiveness.
    Il a fait ça sans réfléchir, c'était de la précipitation.
    A wrong decision made quickly.
    This haste in choosing the supplier cost the company dearly.
    Cette précipitation dans le choix du fournisseur a coûté cher à l'entreprise.