L'averse (en. The downpour)

/la.vɛʁs/

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Slang Meanings

An unexpected heavy rain.
He took his bike and found himself caught in the downpour.
Il a pris son vélo et s'est retrouvé sous l'averse.
A very quick rain.
It looks like a downpour is coming; we better hurry.
On dirait qu'une averse arrive, mieux vaut se dépêcher.