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    Tempête (en. Storm)

    /tɑ̃.pɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Intense and disturbed air movement, often accompanied by rain and lightning.
    The storm caused significant damage in the area.
    La tempête a causé de nombreux dégâts dans la région.
    Intense agitation, trouble, or conflict.
    A storm of passions erupted during the meeting.
    Une tempête de passions a éclaté lors de la réunion.
    Rapidly spreading criticism or turmoil.
    The news triggered a media storm.
    La news a provoqué une tempête médiatique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tempesta', meaning 'storm' or 'tempest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a storm in a glass of water
    An exaggerated reaction to an insignificant situation.
    une tempête dans un verre d'eau
    to be in the storm
    To be in a chaotic or stressful situation.
    être dans la tempête
    ride out the storm
    To make a big noise, to cause a commotion.
    luker la tempête

    Related Words

    thunderstorm
    A weather phenomenon characterized by lightning and thunder.
    orage
    hurricane
    A very violent tropical storm.
    ouragan

    Slang Meanings

    Problems or difficulties.
    He really has a storm on his hands with this project.
    Il a vraiment une tempête sur les bras avec ce projet.
    A great agitation or emotion.
    It's a storm of ideas in his head right now.
    C'est une tempête d'idées dans sa tête en ce moment.