This is the 12097th most frequent French word.
typhon
A tropical cyclone or hurricane occurring in the western Pacific region.
Here, 'typhon' is used as a noun, referring to a meteorological phenomenon precisely.
Un typhon puissant a frappé la côte hier soir.
A powerful typhoon struck the coast last night.
In this sentence, 'typhons' is used as a noun in its plural form, referring to a general category of tropical storms.
Les typhons peuvent causer des dégâts considérables.
Typhoons can cause significant damage.
Here, 'typhon' is stated as a subject in the etymological context, discussing its historical and linguistic origin.