thunderstorm

• Tempête violente provoquée par de forts courants d'air ascendants, caractérisée par des pluies intenses ou de la grêle accompagnées d'éclairs et de tonnerre.

A storm resulting from strong rising air currents, characterized by heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning.

1. Storm with thunder and lightningA2formal

   A storm caused by powerful upward air movements, often accompanied by heavy rain or hail, thunder, and lightning.

   Orage avec tonnerre et éclairs

   • The thunderstorm passed quickly, leaving a fresh smell in the air.
   • We had to cancel the picnic because of the sudden thunderstorm.
   • During the thunderstorm, the sky turned dark and the wind picked up.

   Synonymeselectrical storm