storm centre

• Centre d'une tempête, généralement caractérisé par la pression la plus basse et l'activité la plus intense ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner le foyer de problèmes, de conflits ou de controverses.

The central area of a storm, typically characterized by the lowest pressure and most intense activity; also used figuratively to describe a focal point of trouble, conflict, or controversy.

1. Center of a stormB2formal

   The central area of a storm, typically characterized by low pressure and the most intense weather activity.

   centre de la tempête

   • The storm centre passed directly over the coastal town.
   • Meteorologists tracked the storm centre as it moved eastward.
   • The storm centre had winds exceeding 100 miles per hour.

2. Focus of controversyC1formal

   A person, place, or issue that is the main focus of a dispute, conflict, or controversy.

   centre de la controverse

   • The politician was at the storm centre of the corruption scandal.
   • The new policy became the storm centre of public debate.
   • The company found itself at the storm centre of a legal battle.