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weather

/ˈwɛð.ə/

/ˈwɛð.ɚ/

Translations

weathernoun

weathers

le tempsSens le plus courant pour désigner l’état du temps atmosphérique.

The weather today is sunny with a slight breeze.

Le temps aujourd’hui est ensoleillé avec une légère brise.

le mauvais tempsPour les conditions atmosphériques défavorables ou dangereuses.

The ship was caught in bad weather and had to return to port.

Le navire a été pris dans le mauvais temps et a dû العودة au port.

Additional translations

le climatSens plus général, pour les conditions habituelles d’une région sur une période plus longue.

Synonyms

atmosphere

climate

meteorological conditions

elements

conditions

weatherverb

weathered

Past Simple

weathered

Past Participle

weathering

Gerund

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surmonterS’emploie surtout pour une difficulté, une crise ou une situation pénible.

The company managed to weather the economic downturn and emerged stronger.

L’entreprise a réussi à surmonter le ralentissement économique et en est sortie renforcée.

Additional translations

se dégraderPour les matériaux ou surfaces exposés aux intempéries.

Synonyms

weatheradjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with meteorological conditions (e.g., weather report).

météorologiqueTermine technique et courant dans le domaine de la météorologie.

Meteorologists launched a new weather satellite.

Les météorologues ont lancé un nouveau satellite météorologique.

Synonyms

Definitions

weathernoun

The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including factors such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

The weather today is sunny with a slight breeze.

The typical atmospheric conditions of a place or season, considered over a moderate span of time.

The weather in the south of France is warm and dry in summer.

The unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, such as storms or extreme temperatures.

The ship was caught in bad weather and had to return to port.

weatherverb

To endure or withstand a difficult situation or period.

The company managed to weather the economic downturn and emerged stronger.

To change in color or texture due to exposure to the elements.

The wooden fence began to weather after years of rain and sun.

weatheradjective

Relating to or used for observing, reporting, or affected by atmospheric conditions.

Meteorologists launched a new weather satellite.