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wind in French

wind in French is vent, essouffler, souffle — wind means the natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.

wind in French

vent
noun
essouffler
noun
(countable, uncountable) The ability to breathe easily.
souffle
noun
(countable, uncountable) The ability to breathe easily.
vent
noun
(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.
pet
noun
(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.
bois
noun
(music) The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section.
essouffler
noun
(music) The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section.
instrument à vent
noun
(music) The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section.
souffler
noun
(music) A woodwind instrument. Occasionally also used to describe a brass instrument.
s'essouffler
noun
A direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points.
souffle
noun
enrouler
verb
(transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
embobiner
verb
(transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
remonter
verb
(transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism.
envelopper
verb
(transitive) To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.
serpenter
verb
(transitive) To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter at will; to regulate; to govern.
soumettre
verb
(transitive) To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter at will; to regulate; to govern.
serpenter
verb
(transitive) To cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist as by a winch.
vent
verb
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
souffler
verb
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
essouffler
verb
(transitive) To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
souffle
verb
(transitive) To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
souffle
verb
(transitive, British) To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.
vent
verb
(transitive) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.
pet
verb
(transitive) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.
bois
verb
(transitive) To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.
instrument à vent
verb
(transitive) To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.
s'essouffler
verb
(transitive) To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.
souffle
verb
(transitive) To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.

What does "wind" mean?

  1. noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
    "A strong wind knocked over several garden chairs."
  2. verb To turn or twist something around a central point, or to follow a curving path (pronounced differently from the "air" sense).
    "Wind the string around the spool before you put it away."
  3. verb To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism.
    "Don't forget to wind the clock every week."
  4. verb To knock the breath out of someone, usually with a blow to the stomach.
    "The fall winded him so badly he couldn't speak for a minute."

wind in a sentence

  • A strong wind knocked over several garden chairs.
  • The wind picked up just before the storm hit.
  • Wind the string around the spool before you put it away.
  • The road winds through the hills for several miles.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wind" in French?

"wind" in French is vent, essouffler, souffle. wind means: The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.

How do you use "wind" in a sentence?

Example: "A strong wind knocked over several garden chairs." In French, "wind" is vent, essouffler, souffle.

Are there other ways to say "wind" in French?

Yes — French has 14 translations listed for "wind": vent, essouffler, souffle, pet, bois, instrument à vent.

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