orageux

orageux
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. stormy
Le ciel est orageux. On ferait mieux de ne pas traîner !The sky is stormy. We'd better not dawdle!
b. thundery
J'ai l'habitude des nuits orageuses. Ça me berce.I'm used to thundery nights. They lull me to sleep.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(agitated or threatening)
a. stormy
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
L'ambiance était orageuse, mais par chance, personne n'en est venu aux mains.The atmosphere was stormy, but luckily no one came to blows.
b. tempestuous
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Mon tempérament orageux m'a déjà valu quelques ennemis.My tempestuous temperament has already earned me a few enemies.
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