pressure
In weather, pressure is the force of the air pushing down on the earth. Changes in air pressure usually show that the weather is going to change.
Exemples
3 sur 5The air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.
The air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.
The meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.
The meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.
I can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.
I can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'press'. The air 'presses' down on us from the sky.
Quiz rapide
When the air ________ is high, the weather is usually sunny and clear.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : pressure
Exemples
The air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.
everydayThe air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.
The meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.
formalThe meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.
I can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.
informalI can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.
Low air pressure is often associated with the development of storms.
academicLow air pressure is often associated with the development of storms.
Our sensors must accurately track air pressure to ensure flight safety.
businessOur sensors must accurately track air pressure to ensure flight safety.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
high pressure system
high pressure system
under pressure
under pressure
low pressure area
low pressure area
Souvent confondu avec
Stress is usually about mental worry, while pressure in weather is a physical force of air.
Weight is how heavy an object is, but pressure is weight spread over an area.
Notes d'usage
When talking about weather, we almost always use 'high' or 'low' with the word pressure. It is measured using a tool called a barometer.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'stress' when they mean 'atmospheric pressure'. Avoid saying 'weather stress' when referring to air conditions.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'press'. The air 'presses' down on us from the sky.
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 'pressura', which means a squeezing or a force.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Talking about air pressure and weather changes is a very common way to start a conversation in many English-speaking countries.
Quiz rapide
When the air ________ is high, the weather is usually sunny and clear.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : pressure
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
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Plus de mots sur Weather
weather
A1Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.
snowy
A1Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.
clear
A1A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.
warm
A1Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.
dry
A1Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.
extreme
A1The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.
hail
A1Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.
thunder
A1Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.
mist
A1A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.
dew
A1Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.
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