This is the 8810th most frequent French word.
bordées
"Bordées" can mean "broadside," "outbursts," or "rows," depending on context.
Here, 'bordées' refers to heavy falls or amounts of snow, a context emphasizing substantial quantity.
Les bordées de neige recouvrent les montagnes pendant l'hiver.
The heavy snowfalls cover the mountains during winter.
In this context, 'bordées' is used to signify strong gusts or waves, showing the intensity of weather conditions.
Les marins ont affronté des bordées puissantes en pleine mer.
The sailors faced powerful gusts of wind at sea.
Here, 'bordée' is used metaphorically to describe a series or attack of actions, in this case, criticisms, indicating a volley-like occurrence.