storm cloud

• Nuage sombre et dense qui apporte généralement pluie, tonnerre et éclair ; souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour décrire une menace imminente, des ennuis ou une situation inquiétante.

A dark, dense cloud that typically brings rain, thunder, and lightning; often used metaphorically to describe an approaching threat, trouble, or ominous situation.

1. Weather phenomenonA2formal

   A dark, dense cloud that typically brings rain, thunder, and lightning.

   nuage d'orage

   • The storm clouds gathered quickly over the mountains.
   • We saw a massive storm cloud approaching from the west.
   • The sky turned dark as storm clouds rolled in.

2. Sign of troubleB2informal

   A metaphorical indication of impending danger, conflict, or difficulty.

   nuage annonciateur de tempête

   • Storm clouds are gathering over the company's financial future.
   • The political storm clouds suggest an upcoming crisis.
   • There are storm clouds on the horizon for the peace negotiations.