monsoon

• Nom désignant un système de vents saisonnier en Asie du Sud qui apporte de fortes pluies en été et change de direction en hiver ; il est souvent utilisé pour décrire la saison des pluies elle-même.

A noun referring to a seasonal wind system in southern Asia that brings heavy rains in summer and changes direction in winter, often used to describe the rainy season itself.

1. Seasonal wind systemB2formal

   A seasonal wind pattern in southern Asia that shifts direction between summer and winter, bringing distinct weather changes.

   Mousson (vent saisonnier)

   • The monsoon winds bring heavy rain to India every summer.
   • In winter, the monsoon reverses direction and brings dry air.
   • Farmers rely on the monsoon for their crops.

2. Rainy seasonB1formal

   The period of heavy rainfall in southern Asia caused by the southwestern monsoon winds.

   Mousson (saison des pluies)

   • The monsoon season lasts from June to September in most parts of India.
   • During the monsoon, streets often flood in coastal cities.
   • People prepare for the monsoon by stocking up on supplies.

   Synonymesrainy season

3. Any seasonal windC1formal

   Any wind that changes direction with the seasons, not limited to Asia.

   Mousson (vent saisonnier)

   • Monsoons occur in other parts of the world, such as West Africa and Australia.
   • The term 'monsoon' originally referred to seasonal winds over the Arabian Sea.
   • Scientists study monsoon patterns to predict global climate changes.