Brisa (en. Broke)
/bʁiza/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A light current of air.
The evening breeze brings some coolness.
La brisa du soir apporte un peu de fraîcheur.
The cooling sensation brought by a light wind.
I love to walk by the sea when there is a breeze.
J'aime me promener au bord de la mer quand il y a une brisa.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'brisa', meaning a light breeze.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sea breeze
A current of cool air coming from the sea.
brise de mer
summer breeze
A gentle breeze typical of summer days.
brisa d'été
cool breeze
A light breeze that brings freshness.
brisa fraîche
Related Words
wind
Perceptible movement of air in the atmosphere.
vent
breath
A light movement of air or breath.
souffle
gust
A sudden and violent gust of wind.
rafale
Slang Meanings
A moment of calm or relaxation.
After the stress, a perfect breeze to relax.
Après le stress, une brisa parfaite pour se relaxer.
Said of a person who is calm or serene.
She is always in a breeze, no matter the situation.
Elle est toujours dans une brisa, peu importe la situation.