French · Nature & Environment
pluie
rain
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
Water that falls from clouds in drops.
Example
La pluie tombe depuis ce matin.
The rain has been falling since this morning.
Etymology
'Pluie' originates from the Latin 'pluvia', which means 'rain'. It has consistently signified precipitation in various contexts throughout its usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pluie' is commonly used in both spoken and written French and is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, often in meteorological discussions.