lightning
Lightning is a sudden, bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm. It usually happens between clouds or between a cloud and the ground, followed by the sound of thunder.
Exemples
3 sur 5The lightning was very bright during the storm.
The bright flash in the sky was easy to see during the rain.
The building was equipped with a rod to prevent damage from lightning.
The tall house had a metal stick to stay safe from sky electricity.
Did you see that lightning? It was huge!
Did you look at that big flash of light?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember that LIGHTning is the LIGHT you see, and THunder is the THump you hear.
Quiz rapide
We saw a bright ___ of lightning in the sky.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : flash
Exemples
The lightning was very bright during the storm.
everydayThe bright flash in the sky was easy to see during the rain.
The building was equipped with a rod to prevent damage from lightning.
formalThe tall house had a metal stick to stay safe from sky electricity.
Did you see that lightning? It was huge!
informalDid you look at that big flash of light?
Lightning occurs when electrical charges build up in the atmosphere.
academicLight in the sky happens when electricity grows in the air.
The outdoor event was delayed because of the lightning risk.
businessThe party outside started late because the sky electricity was dangerous.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
at lightning speed
doing something very, very fast
lightning never strikes twice
unusual things don't happen to the same person again
a bolt from the blue
a total surprise
Souvent confondu avec
Lightening is a verb that means making something less heavy or lighter in color.
Thunder is the loud noise you hear, while lightning is the light you see.
Notes d'usage
Lightning is usually an uncountable noun. To talk about one instance, say 'a flash of lightning' or 'a bolt of lightning'.
Erreurs courantes
Do not say 'I saw many lightnings.' Instead, say 'I saw many flashes of lightning.'
Astuce mémo
Remember that LIGHTning is the LIGHT you see, and THunder is the THump you hear.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Middle English word 'lightnen', which means to become bright.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many ancient myths, lightning was seen as a weapon used by powerful gods like Zeus or Thor.
Quiz rapide
We saw a bright ___ of lightning in the sky.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : flash
Grammaire lie
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stormy
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overcast
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cool
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freezing
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humid
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wet
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mild
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rain
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