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squall

UK
/skwɔːl/
US
/skwɑl/

Translations

squallnoun
squalls
pl
UK
/skwɔːl/
US
/skwɑl/
rafaleMétéo ; désigne une brusque augmentation du vent.
The sailors were caught off guard by the sudden squall that swept across the bay.
Les marins ont été pris au dépourvu par la rafale soudaine qui a balayé la baie.
agitationSens figuré ; trouble bref et soudain.
There was quite a squall in the office after the announcement.
Il y a eu toute une agitation au bureau après l'annonce.
vagissementPour la voix d’un bébé ; cri aigu et perçant.
The baby's squall echoed through the house, waking everyone up.
Le vagissement du bébé a résonné dans toute la maison, réveillant tout le monde.
Additional translations
esclandreSens figuré ; désordre ou scandale bref.
criSens général ; cri fort et rude.
bourrasqueMétéo ; terme courant pour un vent soudain et violent.
Synonyms
gust
windstorm
bluster
tempest
storm
squallverb
squalled
Past Simple
squalled
Past Participle
squalling
Gerund
UK
/skwɔːl/
US
/skwɑl/
vagirSe dit surtout d’un bébé qui pousse des cris aigus.
The baby began to squall when it was time for a nap.
Le bébé a commencé à vagir quand c'était l'heure de la sieste.
Additional translations
rafalerMétéo ; emploi rare, pour un vent qui souffle par rafales.
hurlerSens plus général ; crier fortement et d’une voix rude.
Synonyms
gust
howl
bluster
storm
squalladjective
Used attributively in phrases such as "squall line" or "squall warning"; not typically gradable.
orageuxMétéo ; caractérisé par des bourrasques soudaines et violentes.
A squall warning was issued for the coastal waters.
Un avertissement de temps orageux a été émis pour les eaux côtières.
Additional translations
tempétueuxMétéo ; plus littéraire ou général.

Definitions

squallnoun
A sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.
The sailors were caught off guard by the sudden squall that swept across the bay.
A loud, harsh cry or scream.
The baby's squall echoed through the house, waking everyone up.
A brief, sudden commotion or violent disturbance.
There was quite a squall in the office after the announcement.
squallverb
To cry or scream loudly and harshly.
The baby began to squall when it was time for a nap.
To blow or be hit by a sudden, violent gust of wind.
It squalled fiercely all night along the coast.
squalladjective
Relating to or characterized by a sudden, violent windstorm.
A squall warning was issued for the coastal waters.
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