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storming

/ˈstɔːmɪŋ/

/ˈstɔrmɪŋ/

stormingnoun

stormings

/ˈstɔː.mɪŋ/

/ˈstɔr.mɪŋ/

Translations

prise d'assautEmploi militaire ou historique.

The storming of the Bastille became a symbol of the French Revolution.

La prise d'assaut de la Bastille est devenue un symbole de la Révolution française.

Additional translations

assautTerme plus général, notamment en contexte militaire.

Definitions

The act of attacking or seizing a place by storm; a sudden and violent assault, especially on a fortified position.

The storming of the Bastille became a symbol of the French Revolution.

stormingadjective

/ˈstɔːmɪŋ/

/ˈstɔrmɪŋ/

Translations

formidableFamilier, au sens de « excellent » ou « impressionnant ».

She scored a storming goal to win the match.

Elle a marqué un but formidable pour gagner le match.

Additional translations

violentPour quelque chose fait avec force ou agressivité.

Definitions

(Informal) Outstandingly good or impressive; excellent.

She scored a storming goal to win the match.

Carried out with great energy, force, or violence.

The rebels launched a storming attack on the government buildings.

Synonyms

stormverb

storming

ing-form

stormed

Past Simple

stormed

Past Participle

storming

ing-form

/stɔːm/

/stɔrm/

Translations

tempêterPour le temps atmosphérique.

It stormed all night, rattling the windows and flooding the streets.

Il a tempêté toute la nuit, faisant trembler les fenêtres et inondant les rues.

foncerPour un mouvement brusque et furieux.

She stormed out of the room after the argument.

Elle a foncé hors de la pièce après la dispute.

assaillirAu sens militaire, pour attaquer par la force.

The troops stormed the fortress at dawn.

Les troupes ont assailli la forteresse à l'aube.

Definitions

To move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction.

She stormed out of the room after the argument.

To attack a place or building by force.

The troops stormed the fortress at dawn.

(of the weather) To produce a storm; to rain, hail, snow, thunder, or blow strongly.

It stormed all night, rattling the windows and flooding the streets.

Synonyms

stormnoun

Definitions

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

The storm caused widespread damage to the coastal town.

A tumultuous reaction or outburst of a specified kind.

The politician's comments sparked a storm of protest from the public.

A heavy discharge of missiles or blows.

The castle was under a storm of arrows from the enemy forces.

stormadjective

Definitions

Used attributively: relating to, caused by, or suitable for a storm.

Emergency crews assessed the storm damage along the coast.