Belgium· medium
il tombe une de ces draches
“it's falling one of those draches (comes from a Flemish word)”
Meaning
It's pouring rain
Explanation
This expression describes heavy rainfall or a downpour. 'Drache' is a typical Belgian word that has been added to major French dictionaries like Larousse and Robert.
Example
On ne peut pas sortir maintenant, il tombe une de ces draches!
We can't go out now, it's pouring with rain!
Origin
'Drache' comes from the Flemish 'draschen', meaning heavy rain. You'll hear it in Belgium and parts of northern France.
Where
Belgium
northern France
Source
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