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gale

/ɡeɪl/

A gale is a very strong and powerful wind. It is much stronger than a breeze but smaller than a hurricane.

Exemples

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1

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

2

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

3

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

Famille de mots

Nom
gale
Adjectif
galy
Apparenté
windstorm
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Astuce mémo

Gale starts with 'G' for 'Great'. Think of it as a 'Great Wind' that can knock things over.

Quiz rapide

The trees were bending low because of the strong _____ blowing from the ocean.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : gale

Exemples

1

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

everyday

The gale blew the umbrella out of my hand during the walk.

2

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

formal

The authorities issued a gale warning for all ships in the harbor.

3

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

informal

It is blowing a gale outside, so you should stay indoors.

4

The Beaufort scale defines a gale as having speeds between 39 and 46 mph.

academic

The Beaufort scale defines a gale as having speeds between 39 and 46 mph.

5

The cargo delivery was delayed because of a severe gale at sea.

business

The cargo delivery was delayed because of a severe gale at sea.

Famille de mots

Nom
gale
Adjectif
galy
Apparenté
windstorm

Collocations courantes

gale-force winds gale-force winds
howling gale howling gale
severe gale severe gale
gale warning gale warning
equinoctial gale equinoctial gale

Phrases Courantes

gales of laughter

gales of laughter

blow a gale

blow a gale

fresh gale

fresh gale

Souvent confondu avec

gale vs gust

A gust is a sudden, short burst of wind, while a gale is a sustained, very strong wind.

gale vs breeze

A breeze is a gentle, light wind, whereas a gale is powerful and potentially dangerous.

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Notes d'usage

The word is most commonly used in weather forecasts and maritime contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to describe loud, sudden bursts of sound, like laughter.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'gale' to mean any wind; remember it must be very strong. It is also often confused with 'storm', though a gale refers specifically to the wind speed.

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Astuce mémo

Gale starts with 'G' for 'Great'. Think of it as a 'Great Wind' that can knock things over.

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Origine du mot

Probably from Old Norse 'galinn' meaning frantic or mad, describing the wild nature of the wind.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: a gale, two gales Commonly used as a modifier: gale-force Often follows the verb 'blow'
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Contexte culturel

In island nations like the UK, gale warnings are a standard part of daily shipping forecasts on the radio.

Quiz rapide

The trees were bending low because of the strong _____ blowing from the ocean.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : gale

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