![to [batten] down the hatches](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46521/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [batten] down the hatches")
to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger
se préparer au pire, prendre ses précautions avant la tempête
![to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder)](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder)")
to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire
réduire en cendres, carboniser complètement
to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation
appeler à, exiger
something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way
quelque chose de remarquable, un truc de ouf
snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic
neige damée, neige tassée
a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before
vague de chaleur
(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength
se lever, s'intensifier
the level of mercury in a thermometer used to indicate temperature
niveau de mercure, colonne de mercure
to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action
approcher, avancer vers
extremely unpleasant or disagreeable
dégoûtant, répugnant
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation
d'un autre côté, par contre
light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding
poudreuse, neige poudreuse
to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light
(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor
dépression, creux
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
tornade, tourbillon
