windward in French
windward in French is au vent, à contre-vent — windward means facing or situated in the direction the wind is blowing from.
windward in French
au vent
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
à contre-vent
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
What does "windward" mean?
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adj Facing or situated in the direction the wind is blowing from.
"They anchored the boat on the windward side of the island."
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adv Toward the direction from which the wind is coming.
"The sailors turned the boat windward to catch the gust."
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windward in a sentence
- They anchored the boat on the windward side of the island.
- The sailors turned the boat windward to catch the gust.
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What is "windward" in French?
"windward" in French is au vent, à contre-vent. windward means: Facing or situated in the direction the wind is blowing from.
How do you use "windward" in a sentence?
Example: "They anchored the boat on the windward side of the island." In French, "windward" is au vent, à contre-vent.
Are there other ways to say "windward" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "windward": au vent, à contre-vent.
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