Vent (en. Wind)

/vɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Movement of air in the atmosphere.

The wind is blowing strong today.

Le vent souffle fort aujourd'hui.

Air current that moves from one place to another.

The north wind heralds a change in the weather.

Le vent du nord annonce un changement de temps.

Atmospheric condition caused by pressure differences.

Sailors must pay attention to the wind at sea.

Les marins doivent faire attention au vent en mer.

From Latin 'ventus', meaning 'wind'.

windy

figurative sense indicating that something is accessible or exposed to external events.

à vent

to catch the wind

to be informed of news or rumors.

prendre le vent

to make wind

to create an effect of surprise or movement.

faire du vent

ventilation

Process of air circulation in a space.

ventilation

suction cup

Device used to create a vacuum, often used for suction.

ventouse

belly

Lower part of the trunk.

ventre

To speak freely, express one's thoughts or emotions.

He finally decided to vent his worries to his friends.

Il a finalement décidé de ventiler ses soucis avec ses amis.

To take risks, act on instinct.

She decided to vent her project without thinking too much about it.

Elle a décidé de ventiler son projet sans trop y réfléchir.