Vents (en. Winds)

/vɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Movement of air in the atmosphere.

The winds are blowing strongly today.

Les vents soufflent fort aujourd'hui.

Air currents generated by weather phenomena.

Storm winds can cause significant damage.

Les vents de tempête peuvent causer des dégâts considérables.

Direction of an air gust.

The wind is coming from the north.

Le vent vient du nord.

From Latin 'ventus', meaning 'air' or 'breath'.

to talk to the wind

To speak to no one, to confide without expecting a response.

dire à vent

to have wind

To disagree with something.

avoir du vent

to make wind

To create disturbances, to be in a complicated situation.

faire du vent

to ventilate

To circulate air.

ventiler

suction cup

Device that creates a vacuum to adhere.

ventouse

ventilation

System that allows for air renewal in a space.

ventilation

To express emotions or thoughts openly.

He vented his frustrations to his friends.

Il a venté ses frustrations à ses amis.

To get rid of something.

He got rid of his old clothes by recycling them.

Il a venté ses vieux vêtements au recyclage.