No. 718 in French
phénomène
A phenomenon or an observable event.
In a sentence
Le phénomène météorologique d'hier a causé beaucoup de dégâts.
Yesterday's meteorological phenomenon caused a lot of damage.
Used to refer to a remarkable natural event or occurrence.
Ce chanteur est un véritable phénomène dans le monde de la musique.
This singer is a real phenomenon in the world of music.
Used metaphorically to describe an extraordinary person or talent.
Elle étudie des phénomènes sociaux dans son domaine de recherche.
She studies social phenomena in her field of research.
Used in the plural to refer to observable facts or events in a specific context.
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