vent
wind
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/vɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
France has several famous regional winds: the Mistral in Provence (a strong, cold northwesterly), the Tramontane in Languedoc, and the Autan in the southwest. These winds significantly shape local climate, architecture, and even cuisine.
📝 Example Sentences
Le vent souffle fort aujourd'hui.
The wind is blowing hard today.
Le mistral est un vent froid qui descend la vallée du Rhône.
The mistral is a cold wind that blows down the Rhône valley.