tempête
storm
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/tɑ̃.pɛt/
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Cultural Note
France's Atlantic coast is regularly hit by winter storms. The devastating storms of December 1999 (Lothar and Martin) remain etched in French memory. Since 2017, major storms in France are given names, following other European countries.
📝 Example Sentences
Une violente tempête a frappé la côte atlantique.
A violent storm hit the Atlantic coast.
Le bateau a été pris dans une tempête en mer.
The boat was caught in a storm at sea.