easterly

• Qualifie un vent ou une direction provenant de l'est, ou ce qui est orienté vers l'est.

Describes a wind or direction coming from the east.

1. DirectionB1formal

   Situated or moving toward the east.

   vers l'est

   • The plane took an easterly route across the Atlantic.
   • They traveled in an easterly direction from the city.
   • The easterly wind brought cold air from the continent.

   Synonymeseastward

   Antonymeswesterly

2. B1formal

   A wind that blows from the east.

   vent d'est

   • An easterly wind is expected to bring rain tonight.
   • The sailors struggled against the strong easterly.
   • Easterly winds are common in this region during winter.

   Synonymeseast

   Antonymeswesterly

• Adverbe signifiant « depuis l'est » ou « vers l'est ». Utilisé pour décrire la direction d'un mouvement ou l'origine du vent. La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning 'from the east' or 'toward the east.' It is used to describe the direction of movement or the origin of wind. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. Direction of movementB1formal

   Toward or in the direction of the east.

   Vers l'est

   • The ship sailed easterly across the Atlantic.
   • The storm is moving easterly along the coast.
   • They traveled easterly through the desert.

   Synonymeseasteastwardeastwards

   Antonymeswesterly

2. Wind directionB1formal

   Coming from the east, used especially to describe wind.

   Direction du vent (venant de l'est)

   • The wind blew easterly all day.
   • An easterly breeze cooled the afternoon.
   • The forecast predicts easterly winds for the weekend.

   Antonymeswesterly

• Nom désignant un vent soufflant de l'est, ou une direction vers l'est.

A noun referring to a wind that blows from the east, or a direction toward the east.

1. Wind directionB2formal

   A wind that blows from the east.

   Vent d'est

   • The easterly brought cold air from the continent.
   • Sailors prepared for a strong easterly.
   • The forecast predicts an easterly for the next few days.

   Synonymeseast windeaster

   Antonymeswesterly