This is the 8825th most frequent French word.
bourrasques
Sudden, strong gusts of wind.
In this sentence, 'bourrasques' refers to strong and sudden gusts of wind, emphasizing weather conditions.
Les bourrasques de vent ont balayé le village toute la nuit.
The gusts of wind swept through the village all night.
Here, 'bourrasques' is used metaphorically to describe flurries or sudden heavy movements of snow.
Sous les bourrasques de neige, les randonneurs ont fait preuve de courage.
Under the snow flurries, the hikers showed bravery.
In this sentence, 'bourrasques' is figuratively applied to describe sudden outbursts of emotions.