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    Trombe (en. Waterspout)

    /tʁɔ̃b/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A water spout is a rapid movement of water in a whirl.
    The water spout swept everything in its path.
    La trombe d'eau a emporté tout sur son passage.
    Figuratively, a trombe can refer to a large quantity of something.
    They hurled a torrent of insults during the argument.
    Ils ont versé une trombe d'insultes lors de la dispute.
    A meteorological phenomenon characterized by intense rotation.
    The waterspout was filmed by several witnesses.
    La trombe marine a été filmée par plusieurs témoins.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tromba', meaning 'trumpet' or 'tube'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rainstorm
    A heavy sudden rain.
    trombe de pluie
    in a rush
    To move very quickly.
    dans une trombe
    water spout
    A large volume of water that falls rapidly.
    trombe d'eau

    Related Words

    deceiving
    That which misleads.
    trompant
    waterspout
    A water whirl that occurs above the sea.
    trombe marine
    to deceive
    To lead someone into error.
    tromper

    Slang Meanings

    A state of great confusion or disorder.
    He was in a rush after the concert.
    Il était dans une trombe après le concert.
    Exclamation to denote someone who is in a great hurry.
    He is in a hurry; he has to go to work.
    Il est en trombe, il doit aller au travail.