🇫🇷 How to say

“wind” in French

vent
Illustration of "wind" in a French cultural setting
A lone sailboat glides across a sun-dappled lake, its white sails billowing as a strong breeze pushes it forward. Tall grasses on the shore bend and rustle under the same invisible force.

Usage note

In French, 'vent' is a masculine noun, so you use 'le vent'. It's used in many common expressions, like 'il y a du vent' to say 'it's windy'.

Examples

  • Le vent est fort aujourd'hui.

    The wind is strong today.

  • J'aime sentir le vent dans mes cheveux.

    I like to feel the wind in my hair.

  • Il y a du vent ce matin.

    It is windy this morning.

Quick check

What does "vent" mean?

  • A. wind
  • B. month
  • C. Thursday
  • D. pencil

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