rainy
Rainy describes weather or a specific period of time characterized by a lot of rain. It is used to qualify days, seasons, or climates where precipitation is frequent.
Exemples
3 sur 5It is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
It is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
The region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
The region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
Ugh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
Ugh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'rainy' day as a day that has 'y' (plenty) of rain.
Quiz rapide
I forgot my umbrella on this ____ morning.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : rainy
Exemples
It is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
everydayIt is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
The region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
formalThe region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
Ugh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
informalUgh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
Rainy climates are essential for the growth of dense tropical rainforests.
academicRainy climates are essential for the growth of dense tropical rainforests.
We should postpone the outdoor team-building event due to the rainy forecast.
businessWe should postpone the outdoor team-building event due to the rainy forecast.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
save for a rainy day
save for a rainy day
rainy day fund
rainy day fund
a rainy night in London
a rainy night in London
Souvent confondu avec
Rainy is an adjective describing a general state, while raining is the continuous verb form for the action happening right now.
Rain is the noun (the water itself) or the verb, whereas rainy describes the weather condition.
Notes d'usage
Use 'rainy' to describe a day, climate, or season. It often suggests a recurring or lasting state of rain rather than a sudden shower.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'It is rain today' instead of 'It is rainy today.' Remember that 'rainy' is the descriptive adjective.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'rainy' day as a day that has 'y' (plenty) of rain.
Origine du mot
From Old English 'renig', which comes from the noun 'ren' (rain) plus the suffix '-ig'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking cultures, a 'rainy day' is used metaphorically to represent a future time of financial need or difficulty.
Quiz rapide
I forgot my umbrella on this ____ morning.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : rainy
Grammaire lie
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