rainstorm

• Tempête caractérisée par de fortes pluies, souvent accompagnée de rafales de vent.

A storm characterized by heavy rain, often accompanied by strong winds.

1. Heavy rain eventA2formal

   A weather event characterized by heavy and often prolonged rainfall, sometimes accompanied by thunder and lightning.

   Pluie torrentielle

   • The rainstorm flooded the streets and caused traffic jams.
   • We had to stay indoors because of the sudden rainstorm.
   • The rainstorm lasted for several hours, soaking everything outside.

   Synonymescloudburstdelugedownpoursoakerthunderstormtorrent