Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foudre

Noun

/fuːdr/

Definition

A sudden, intense strike, especially referring to lightning.

Examples

The sky was filled with foudre as the storm rolled in, illuminating the landscape.
In the novel, the hero faced the foudre with courage, undeterred by the raging storm.

Meaning

The term originates from Latin ‘fulgura,’ meaning flash or lightning. It’s often used in poetic contexts to evoke the power and unpredictability of nature.