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thunderstorm

/ˈθʌndəstɔːm/

/ˈθʌndərstɔrm/

thunderstormnoun

thunderstorms

/ˈθʌndəstɔːm/

/ˈθʌndərstɔrm/

Translations

orageMétéorologie.

The thunderstorm last night was so intense that it knocked out the power in several neighborhoods.

L’orage de la nuit dernière était si violent qu’il a coupé l’électricité dans plusieurs quartiers.

Definitions

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder.

The thunderstorm last night was so intense that it knocked out the power in several neighborhoods.

Synonyms

thunderstormverb

thunderstormed

Past Simple

thunderstormed

Past Participle

thunderstorming

ing-form

Intransitive verb meaning “to experience or be accompanied by a thunderstorm.”

Translations

Additional translations

oragerVerbe rare, surtout météorologique.

Definitions

To experience or be accompanied by a thunderstorm; to storm with thunder and lightning.

It thunderstormed all afternoon.

thunderstormadjective

/ˈθʌndəstɔːm/

/ˈθʌndɚstɔrm/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., “thunderstorm activity.”

Translations

orageuxS’emploie pour un temps ou des conditions liées à un orage.

A thunderstorm watch has been issued for the county.

Une veille d’orages a été émise pour le comté.

Definitions

Relating to or associated with a thunderstorm.

A thunderstorm watch has been issued for the county.

Synonyms