No. 8,709 in French
averse
A sudden, heavy rainfall.
In a sentence
L'averse de pluie a rapidement inondé les rues.
The rain shower quickly flooded the streets.
In this sentence, 'averse' refers to a sudden and intense rainfall, typically of short duration.
Une averse de compliments l'a laissée rougir.
A shower of compliments made her blush.
Here, 'averse' metaphorically describes a figurative shower, this time referring to an abundant and sudden flow of compliments.
Il a été surpris par une averse inattendue lors de sa promenade.
He was surprised by an unexpected shower during his walk.
In this case, 'averse' again describes unexpected rainfall encountered outdoors.
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