orage
thunderstorm
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɔ.ʁaʒ/
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Cultural Note
Summer thunderstorms (orages) in southern France can be spectacular and sudden. The Cévennes region is particularly prone to dramatic autumn storms called 'épisodes cévenols,' which can cause flash flooding.
📝 Example Sentences
Un violent orage a éclaté pendant la nuit.
A violent thunderstorm broke out during the night.
Les orages d'été sont fréquents dans le sud de la France.
Summer thunderstorms are frequent in southern France.