raz-de-marée

le raz-de-marée
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
1.
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
(invariable)
(destructive natural phenomenon)
a. tidal wave
Le raz-de-marée a inondé le village.The tidal wave flooded the village.
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)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
(invariable)
(political or social upheaval)
a. tidal wave
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Ce raz-de-marée politique a profondément changé le pays.This political tidal wave deeply changed the country.
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