thunder in French
thunder in French is tonnerre, foudre, tonner — thunder means the deep rumbling or cracking sound that follows a lightning bolt, caused by rapidly heated air expanding.
thunder in French
tonnerre
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
foudre
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
tonner
(intransitive) To make a noise like thunder.
tonitruer
(intransitive, transitive) To say (something) with a loud, threatening voice.
What does "thunder" mean?
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noun The deep rumbling or cracking sound that follows a lightning bolt, caused by rapidly heated air expanding.
"A flash lit up the sky, and thunder followed a few seconds later."
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verb To make a loud rumbling sound, or to move, speak, or act with a force resembling thunder.
"Trucks thundered past on the motorway all night."
thunder in a sentence
- A flash lit up the sky, and thunder followed a few seconds later.
- The thunder was so loud it rattled the windows.
- Trucks thundered past on the motorway all night.
- The coach thundered at the referee over the decision.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "thunder" in French?
"thunder" in French is tonnerre, foudre, tonner. thunder means: The deep rumbling or cracking sound that follows a lightning bolt, caused by rapidly heated air expanding.
How do you use "thunder" in a sentence?
Example: "A flash lit up the sky, and thunder followed a few seconds later." In French, "thunder" is tonnerre, foudre, tonner.
Are there other ways to say "thunder" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "thunder": tonnerre, foudre, tonner, tonitruer.
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