east wind

• Vent qui souffle de l'est, souvent associé à un temps froid et sec dans de nombreuses régions, ainsi qu'à un symbolisme culturel et littéraire particulier, tel que le changement ou les difficultés.

A wind that blows from the east, often associated with cold, dry weather in many regions, or with specific cultural and literary symbolism such as change or hardship.

1. Wind from the eastB1formal

   A wind that blows from the east direction.

   vent d'est

   • The east wind brought cold weather from the continent.
   • Sailors often dread the east wind because it can be harsh.
   • An east wind is blowing across the plains today.

2. Symbolic meaningC1formal

   In literature and folklore, often associated with change, hardship, or a new beginning.

   le vent d'est (sens symbolique)

   • In the novel, the east wind heralds a turning point for the protagonist.
   • The east wind is a common metaphor for inevitable change.
   • Poets have used the east wind to symbolize both destruction and renewal.