against the wind

• Expression décrivant un mouvement ou une progression dans la direction opposée au vent, souvent utilisée métaphoriquement pour évoquer le fait de faire face à des difficultés, à la résistance ou à l'adversité lorsqu'on cherche à atteindre quelque chose.

A phrase describing movement or progress in the opposite direction of the wind, often used metaphorically to mean facing difficulties, opposition, or adversity while trying to achieve something.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   Moving or facing in the opposite direction to the wind.

   contre le vent

   • The sailors struggled to sail against the wind.
   • Cycling against the wind is much more tiring.
   • The plane took off against the wind for better lift.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   Facing difficulties, opposition, or unfavorable conditions.

   contre le vent

   • He had to fight against the wind to get his business started.
   • The politician spoke against the wind of public opinion.
   • She succeeded against the wind of criticism from her peers.