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    Lèvent (en. Rise)

    /lə.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flow of air that moves in the atmosphere.
    The wind is blowing hard today.
    Le vent souffle fort aujourd'hui.
    A gust or breeze, depending on its intensity.
    A light breeze cools the air.
    Une légère brise de vent rafraîchit l'air.
    Movement of air perceptible at the Earth's surface.
    The sails of the boat fill with wind.
    Les voiles du bateau se gonflent grâce au vent.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ventus', meaning moving air.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rise with the wind
    To adapt to changing circumstances.
    se lever avec le vent
    at the mercy of the wind
    According to whims, with no specific plan.
    au gré du vent
    to make some noise
    To provoke agitation or noise around oneself.
    faire du vent

    Related Words

    windy
    Who has a lot of wind.
    venté
    ventilation
    Air movement in a space.
    ventilation
    belly
    Part of the anatomy often associated with the sensation of breath.
    ventre

    Slang Meanings

    A wind
    He got rejected while trying to flirt with that girl.
    Il a pris un vent en essayant de séduire cette fille.
    To have wind
    He talks a lot, bragging about his successes.
    Il a beaucoup de vent, il se vante de ses réussites.