English–French
“thunderstorm” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/oʁaʒ/
Example
Un orage éclate ce soir.
A thunderstorm breaks out tonight.
How to say “thunderstorm” in French
“Thunderstorm” in French is orage.
An overhead storm cell that suddenly turns the air into lightning, thunder, and heavy short-lived rain.
Example sentences with orage
Pendant l'orage, les enfants sont restés à l'intérieur.
During the thunderstorm, the children stayed indoors.
Tips for using orage
- Orage focuses on electrical storm activity, whereas tempête focuses more broadly on strong wind and rough weather.