English–French

“storm” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tɑ̃pɛt/

Example

Nous restons chez nous pendant la tempête.

We stay at home during the storm.

Illustration for tempête (storm)

How to say “storm” in French

“Storm” in French is tempête.

A wide area battered by violent winds, driving rain, and sometimes towering waves.

Full entry for tempête: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tempête

En cas de tempête, suivez les consignes de sécurité.

In case of a storm, follow the safety instructions.

Tips for using tempête

  • Tempête is feminine, so the usual form is la tempête, as in pendant la tempête.

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