elements — Dictionnaire anglais

Nom

1. The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.

   Usage

   • plural
   • uniquement au pluriel

   Exemples

   This artifact was found deep in a cave where it was protected from the elements.

   Shelter from the elements is a basic survival need for humans.

2. The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics, fundamentals.

   Usage

   • plural
   • uniquement au pluriel

3. The bread and wine of the Eucharist.

   Usage

   • plural
   • uniquement au pluriel

Nom

1. violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

   Termes génériques

   weatherweather conditionconditionsatmospheric condition

   Exemples

   they felt the full fury of the elements