This is the 6864th most frequent French word.
lightning
Lightning in French is translated to "éclair," which means a sudden flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm.
In this sentence, 'éclair' refers to the natural phenomenon 'lightning'.
Le tonnerre et l'éclair illuminent le ciel avant la tempête.
Thunder and lightning light up the sky before the storm.
Here, 'éclair' is used to describe the swift occurrence of a lightning strike.
L'éclair a frappé l'arbre près de la maison.
The lightning struck the tree near the house.
In this context, 'éclair' is metaphorically used to describe speed, comparing it to lightning.