weather

• État de l'atmosphère à un moment et un lieu donnés, incluant la température, les précipitations, le vent et l'humidité.

The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity.

1. Windward sideC1formal

   Relating to the side of something that is exposed to the wind.

   côté au vent

   • The weather side of the ship took the brunt of the storm.
   • Sailors prefer to anchor on the weather side of the island for protection.
   • The weather rail was reinforced to withstand strong gusts.

   Synonymesupwindwindward

   Antonymesleeward

• État de l'atmosphère à un moment et en un lieu donnés, incluant des conditions telles que la température, le vent, la nébulosité et les précipitations.

The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including conditions such as temperature, wind, cloud cover, and precipitation.

indénombrable

1. Atmospheric conditionsA1formal

   The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation.

   temps qu'il fait

   • The weather today is sunny and warm.
   • We had terrible weather during our vacation.
   • The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.

2. Weathering or exposureC1formal

   The action of weather or exposure to the elements causing erosion or damage.

   Action des intempéries

   • The ancient statue shows signs of weather over centuries.
   • The paint on the house has faded due to weather.
   • Rocks along the coast suffer from constant weather.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de survivre ou de traverser avec succès une situation ou une période difficile.

A verb used to indicate the act of surviving or coming safely through a difficult situation or period.

1. Endure or surviveB2formal

   To face and withstand a difficult situation or challenge with courage.

   supporter, traverser

   • The company managed to weather the economic crisis.
   • She weathered the storm of criticism with grace.
   • They weathered the hardships of the journey together.

   Synonymesbearbraveendureoutlastovercomeride outstandsurvivetoleratewithstand

   Antonymesbreakcapitulatecollapsesuccumbyield

2. Wear away by exposureC1formal

   To change or damage something gradually by exposure to weather elements.

   éroder par les intempéries

   • The rocks were weathered by wind and rain over centuries.
   • The old statue had weathered considerably.
   • The paint on the house began to weather after years of sun exposure.

   Synonymesabradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateerodewear

   Antonymesfortifypreserveprotectsheltershield

3. Sail to windwardC2formal

   To sail a boat to the windward side of an object or point.

   Doubler au vent

   • The captain weathered the buoy with skill.
   • They weathered the island to avoid the rocks.
   • The crew weathered the headland in strong winds.

4. Change due to weatherB2formal

   To be altered or worn down by exposure to the elements.

   s'altérer sous l'effet des intempéries

   • The stone statue has weathered over the centuries.
   • The wood weathered to a beautiful gray color.
   • The cliffs have weathered into interesting shapes.

   Synonymesabradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateerodewashwearwear away