intempérie — meaning in English

English meaning

• element noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
• storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.

Senses

intempérie is used for these senses in English:

• element (in the plural only, with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.
• storm Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.

element — full definition

1. noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
2. noun In chemistry, a substance made of only one type of atom, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
3. noun A small but noticeable amount of a quality, or a heating part inside an appliance.

storm — full definition

1. noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.
2. verb To move quickly and angrily.
3. verb To attack and take a fortified place by force.

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