upwind

• Qualifie une position ou une direction opposée au vent, c'est-à-dire tournée vers le côté d'où souffle le vent.

Describes a position or direction that is against the wind or facing the direction from which the wind is blowing.

1. Facing the windB2formal

   Situated or moving in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   face au vent

   • The sailors kept the boat upwind to avoid drifting.
   • We set up camp on the upwind side of the hill.
   • The hunter approached the deer from an upwind position.

   Synonymesweatherwindward

   Antonymesdownwind

• Adverbe signifiant « contre la direction du vent » ou « du côté d'où vient le vent ». Utilisé pour décrire un mouvement ou une position par rapport au vent, souvent en voile, en aviation ou en plein air.

An adverb meaning 'against the direction of the wind' or 'in the direction from which the wind is blowing.' It is used to describe movement or position relative to the wind, often in sailing, aviation, or outdoor contexts.

1. Toward the windB2formal

   In the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   face au vent

   • The sailors moved upwind to avoid the storm.
   • We positioned the tent upwind of the campfire.
   • The birds flew upwind to conserve energy.

   Synonymesagainst the windinto the windto windwardwindward

   Antonymesdownwind

2. Opposite to wind directionB2formal

   In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing.

   face au vent

   • The hunter approached the deer from upwind.
   • The smoke blew away from us because we were upwind.
   • They built the house upwind of the factory to avoid pollution.

   Synonymesagainst the windinto the windwindward

   Antonymesdownwind