rafale

1. (feminine) gust (strong, abrupt rush of wind)
2. (feminine) sudden shower, flurry
3. (broadly, feminine) burst (series of shots fired from an automatic firearm)

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʁa.fal/

Etymology

Origin uncertain. Possibly related to Italian raffica influenced by affaler.

Concepts

gust

squall

blast

burst

flurry

gale

gust of wind

hurricane

rush

shooting

storm

tempest

volley

wind

blow

cloud

☁️

cloudburst

Synonyms

souffle

bourrasque

coup de vent

tempête

coup de mer

ouragan

salve

souffler

tourbillon

vent

orage

risée

bouffée

coup de vent rude

brise

choc

coup

fusillade

Translations

raffica

ráfaga

Bö

rajada

racha

bora

folata

ventata

Böe

ventania

folata di vento

windstoot

rukwind

bohada

ràfega