leeward

• Situé du côté sous le vent, ou qui se trouve dans la direction opposée au vent, à l'abri du vent.

Situated on or towards the side sheltered from the wind.

1. Sheltered from the windC1formal

   Located on the side that is protected from the wind; opposite of windward.

   sous le vent, abrité du vent

   • The ship anchored on the leeward side of the island for safety.
   • They built their camp on the leeward slope of the hill.
   • Leeward areas are often warmer and calmer than windward ones.

   Synonymesdownwindleeprotectedsheltered

   Antonymeswindward

• Adverbe signifiant « dans la direction opposée au vent » ou « du côté abrité du vent ». Utilisé principalement dans des contextes maritimes et météorologiques pour décrire un mouvement ou une position par rapport à la direction du vent.

An adverb meaning "toward the direction away from the wind" or "on the side sheltered from the wind." It is primarily used in nautical and meteorological contexts to describe movement or position relative to the wind direction.

1. Away from the windC1formal

   In the direction toward which the wind is blowing; downwind, on or toward the side sheltered from the wind.

   Sous le vent

   • The ship drifted leeward after its engine failed.
   • Smoke from the campfire blew leeward, away from the tents.
   • The sailors steered leeward to reach the calmer water behind the island.

   Antonymesupwindwindward

• Nom désignant le côté opposé au vent, ou l'abri que ce côté procure ; également le côté d'un navire qui n'est pas exposé au vent.

A noun referring to the direction opposite to the wind, or the side of an object that is sheltered from the wind.

1. Sheltered sideC1formal

   The side of an object or area that is protected from the wind, opposite to the windward side.

   côté sous le vent

   • The ship anchored on the leeward of the island to avoid the storm.
   • We set up camp on the leeward side of the hill for protection.
   • The leeward of the mountain receives less rainfall.

   Synonymesleelee side

   Antonymeswindward

2. Downwind directionC1formal

   The direction toward which the wind is blowing, often used in sailing and meteorology.

   Côté sous le vent

   • The boat sailed leeward to catch the current.
   • The smoke drifted leeward from the fire.
   • The pilot adjusted the course to fly leeward.

   Synonymesleelee sideleeward side

   Antonymeswindward