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having a quality that is not satisfying

mauvais

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

temps

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

catastrophe naturelle

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds.

tempête

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

tonnerre

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

éclair

a very powerful wind

coup de vent, grand vent

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

ouragan

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

tornade

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

vague de chaleur

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempête de neige

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

inondation

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

tsunami

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

tremblement de terre, séisme

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sécheresse

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

glissement de terrain