IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Weather

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

bruine

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

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

météorologue

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

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

grêle