gale

• Nom désignant un vent très fort, généralement en rafales et prolongé, souvent associé aux tempêtes ou au mauvais temps.

A noun referring to a very strong wind, typically one that is forceful and sustained, often associated with storms or rough weather.

1. B1formal

   A very strong wind, typically between 34 and 40 knots on the Beaufort scale.

   coup de vent

   • The gale knocked down several trees in the park.
   • Ships stayed in port due to the approaching gale.
   • A sudden gale swept across the coast, causing damage.

   Synonymesblastblowsquallstormtempestwindstorm

   Antonymesbreezecalmlullquietstillness

2. Outburst of laughterB2informal

   A sudden, loud burst of laughter.

   Éclat de rire

   • His joke caused a gale of laughter from the audience.
   • She let out a gale of laughter at the funny story.
   • The room erupted in a gale of laughter.

   Synonymesburstfithowlpealroar