Wordl'orageMeaningthe storm (m)Part of speechnounPronunciationCourseFrenchLessonPast tense contrast: descriptions vs. completed actionsUsages of l'oragePendant que le soleil brillait, un orage a éclaté.While the sun was shining, a storm broke out.L'orage a éclaté il y a deux heures pendant que je dormais.The storm broke out two hours ago while I was sleeping.