No. 12,013 in French
torrentielles
"Torrentielles" means "torrential," referring to very heavy, intense rain.
In a sentence
Les pluies torrentielles ont inondé les rues du village.
The torrential rains flooded the village streets.
The word 'torrentielles' describes heavy and intense rainfall, characterizing the extent of precipitation as overwhelming and fast-moving.
Lors de notre randonnée, nous avons croisé plusieurs petites rivières aux eaux torrentielles.
During our hike, we crossed several small rivers with torrential waters.
Here, 'torrentielles' modifies 'eaux,' emphasizing the fast and forceful current of the water in the rivers.
Les torrents descendaient des montagnes avec une force torrentielles et spectaculaire.
The torrents descended from the mountains with torrential and spectacular force.
In this sentence, 'torrentielles' illustrates the intense and powerful nature of the torrents.
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