il plut

it rained

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phrase Rare #39,345
it rained Passé simple of pleuvoir. Used mainly in written French, especially storytelling or formal writing.
FR: Il plut toute la nuit.
EN: It rained all night.

Il plut sans arrêt.

It rained non-stop.

Je sortis, bien qu'il plut.

I went out, even though it was raining.

Il plut si fort que le sanctuaire fut emporté.

It rained so hard that the shrine was washed away.

Il plut beaucoup cet hiver-.

It rained a lot that winter.

Il plut toute la journée.

It rained all day.

Il plut cinq jours sans s'arrêter.

It rained for five days without stopping.