L'averse (en. The downpour)
/la.vɛʁs/
Synonyms
- pluie
- ruissellement
- averse orageuse
- pluies intermittentes
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.