No. 1,074 in French

vent

Wind.

In a sentence

Le vent souffle fort aujourd'hui.
The wind is blowing strongly today.
Here 'vent' refers to the meteorological phenomenon, the movement of air in the atmosphere.
Ils ont pris la vent par leurs actions courageuses.
They took the lead through their courageous actions.
Here 'vent' metaphorically represents initiative or momentum, indicating leadership.
Le bateau avance grâce au vent favorable.
The boat moves forward thanks to the favorable wind.
'Vent' in this context signifies a force that aids movement, showing its application in navigating conditions.

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