This is the 4642nd most frequent French word.
orage
Storm.
Meteorological event used as the main subject.
Un violent orage a éclaté hier dans la région.
A violent thunderstorm occurred yesterday in the region.
Atmospheric phenomenon indicating a future occurrence.
On peut sentir l'approche de l'orage dans l'air lourd et chargé.
You can feel the approach of the storm in the heavy, charged air.
Refers to the event in the context of its aftermath.