IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Weather

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

bruine, petite pluie

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

gelée

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

vague de chaleur

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

ouragan

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brise

a very powerful wind

coup de vent, grand vent

a person who predicts and reports on the current and future weather conditions for a specific region

météorologue, présentateur météo

a brief heavy rainfall

averse

the specific and localized atmospheric conditions within a small and distinct area, often differing from the surrounding region

microclimat

a prediction of what will happen such as a change in the weather

prévision

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

brouillard

a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

brume, haze

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

grêle