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hurricane in French

hurricane in French is ouragan — hurricane means a powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.

hurricane in French

ouragan
noun

What does "hurricane" mean?

  1. noun A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
    "The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane."
  2. noun Any sudden, overwhelming rush of activity, emotion, or force.
    "A hurricane of criticism followed the announcement."
  3. noun A sweet rum-based cocktail typically made with passion fruit and lemon juice.
    "They ordered hurricanes at the bar on Bourbon Street."
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hurricane in a sentence

  • The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane.
  • Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June through November.
  • A hurricane of criticism followed the announcement.
  • They ordered hurricanes at the bar on Bourbon Street.

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What is "hurricane" in French?

"hurricane" in French is ouragan. hurricane means: A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.

How do you use "hurricane" in a sentence?

Example: "The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane." In French, "hurricane" is ouragan.

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