What does orage in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word orage in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use orage in French.

The word orage in French means storm, thunderstorm, storm, rage, magnetic storm, thundershower. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word orage

storm, thunderstorm

nom masculin (phénomène atmosphérique électrique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a du vent, du tonnerre, des éclairs : c'est un orage.
There is wind, thunder, and lightning: it's a storm.

storm, rage

nom masculin (figuré (éclat de colère) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il est furieux, laisse passer l'orage, ça ira mieux demain !
He is furious, so let the storm pass and things will be better tomorrow!

magnetic storm

nom masculin (perturbation du magnétisme terrestre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

thundershower

nom féminin (averse violente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les pluies d'orage sont fréquentes en été.

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