L'orage (en. The storm)
/l‿ɔʁaʒ/
Synonyms
- bourrasque
- orageux
- tempête
Slang Meanings
Slang meaning: A storm is often used to describe a chaotic situation.
Slang example: The meeting was a real storm, everyone was talking at the same time.
La réunion était un vrai orage, tout le monde parlait en même temps.
Slang meaning: When someone says a storm is coming, it can mean there is tension in the air between people.
Slang example: When they met, there was a storm in the air.
Quand ils se sont retrouvés, il y avait un orage dans l'air.