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    Tonnerre (en. Thunder)

    /tɔ.nɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A loud noise produced by the bursting of air caused by lightning.
    The thunder rumbled in the dark sky.
    Le tonnerre a retenti dans le ciel sombre.
    Figuratively, a great anger or discontent.
    He expressed his thunder of anger after hearing the news.
    Il a exprimé son tonnerre de colère après avoir entendu la nouvelle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tonare', which means 'to thunder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thunder of God
    An exclamation of surprise or annoyance.
    tonnerre de Dieu
    like a thunder
    Indicates something very noisy or violent.
    comme un tonnerre
    thunderclap
    A great anger or agitation.
    tremblement de tonnerre

    Related Words

    storm
    An atmospheric phenomenon characterized by flashes of lightning and thunder.
    orage
    lightning
    A flash of lightning that is followed by thunder.
    foudre
    flash
    A bright flash in the sky during a storm.
    éclair

    Slang Meanings

    An explosive or memorable reaction.
    His speech was a thunder in the room.
    Son discours a été un tonnerre dans la salle.
    A significant event, often unexpected.
    It was a thunder when he announced his departure.
    C'était un tonnerre quand il a annoncé son départ.