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    Rafale (en. Gust)

    /ʁafaːl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A violent and sudden gust of wind.
    A gust of wind uprooted several trees.
    Une rafale de vent a déraciné plusieurs arbres.
    A set of sustained shots, especially in a military context.
    The troops launched a burst of gunfire to drive back the enemy.
    Les troupes ont lancé une rafale de tirs pour repousser l'ennemi.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'rafaler', which comes from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gust of wind
    A sudden and violent burst of wind.
    rafale de vent
    flurry of questions
    A rapid series of questions asked.
    rafale de questions
    burst of gunfire
    An intense and sustained burst of fire from a weapon.
    rafale de tirs

    Related Words

    wind
    Movement of air in the atmosphere.
    vent
    salvo
    Simultaneous firing from a firearm.
    salve
    squall
    A violent and sudden wind.
    bourrasque

    Slang Meanings

    A moment of frenzy or madness.
    The party turned into a burst of laughter and singing.
    La fête s'est transformée en rafale de rires et de chants.
    A rapid and intense series of activities.
    He went through a flurry of appointments all day.
    Il a enchaîné une rafale de rendez-vous toute la journée.