French translation of hailstone is 
grêlon

Meaning of "hailstone" in English

A hailstone is a small ball or lump of ice that falls from the sky during a hailstorm. Hailstones form when updrafts in thunderstorms carry raindrops into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze. They are layered and can range in size from small pebbles to much larger stones. Depending on the strength of the updrafts and the coldness of the atmosphere, hailstones can cause significant damage to crops, vehicles, and property.

Meaning of "grêlon" in French

The French word "grêlon" refers to a hailstone, an ice pellet which descends from clouds during a hailstorm. Formed in storm conditions by updrafts that repeatedly lift ice particles into cold atmospheric layers, grêlons accumulate layers of ice until they are heavy enough to fall to the ground. In various sizes and densities, grêlons have the potential to inflict damage upon agriculture, vehicles, and infrastructure, particularly when they occur in large quantities or unusual sizes.

Pronunciation of "hailstone" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈheɪlˌstoʊn/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "hailstone" remains largely consistent across different English-speaking regions, although slight variations might exist in accentuation between British and American English.

Pronunciation of "grêlon" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɡʁe.lɔ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "grêlon" is pronounced with slight accentual variations depending on the regional dialect. The nasal vowel sound is consistent but may vary subtly between northern and southern French accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The hailstone shattered the car's windshield. (Le grêlon a brisé le pare-brise de la voiture.)
2. We found a hailstone the size of a golf ball in the garden. (Nous avons trouvé un grêlon de la taille d'une balle de golf dans le jardin.)
3. Hailstones began to fall suddenly, surprising everyone outside. (Les grêlons ont commencé à tomber soudainement, surprenant tout le monde à l'extérieur.)
4. The roof was dented by several large hailstones. (Le toit a été cabossé par plusieurs gros grêlons.)
5. The storm left a thick layer of hailstones on the ground. (La tempête a laissé une épaisse couche de grêlons sur le sol.)
6. Despite the harsh weather, they collected a unique hailstone for study. (Malgré le mauvais temps, ils ont collecté un grêlon unique pour l'étudier.)
7. Farmers worry about hailstone damage to their crops. (Les agriculteurs s'inquiètent des dégâts causés par les grêlons sur leurs cultures.)
8. Hailstones can vary greatly in size, from tiny pebbles to large balls. (Les grêlons peuvent varier considérablement en taille, de petits cailloux à de grosses boules.)
9. The children were excited to see a hailstone for the first time. (Les enfants étaient excités de voir un grêlon pour la première fois.)
10. A hailstone alarm was issued to warn residents of the approaching storm. (Une alerte au grêlon a été émise pour avertir les résidents de la tempête imminente.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "hailstone" in English

Synonyms: ice pellet, sleet ball, frozen rain, snow pellet.

Antonyms: rain, drizzle, mist.

Similar Words: snowflake, ice, frost, snow.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "grêlon" in French

Synonyms: -

Antonyms: pluie, bruine.

Similar Words: neige, glace, givre, neige fondue.

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