sandstorm

• Vent violent qui soulève des nuages de poussière ou de sable, survenant souvent dans les régions arides ou désertiques.

A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand, often occurring in dry or desert regions.

1. Meteorological phenomenonB1formal

   A strong windstorm that carries large amounts of sand or dust through the air, often reducing visibility.

   Tempête de sable

   • The sandstorm swept across the desert, forcing the caravan to stop.
   • Drivers were advised to stay off the roads during the sandstorm.
   • The city was engulfed by a thick sandstorm that lasted for hours.

   Synonymesdust storm