windmill

• Machine ou construction qui utilise l’énergie du vent pour effectuer un travail, comme moudre du grain, pomper de l’eau ou produire de l’électricité.

A structure that uses wind power to perform work, such as grinding grain or generating electricity.

1. Wind-powered millA2formal

   A structure with rotating blades that uses wind energy to grind grain, pump water, or perform other mechanical tasks.

   moulin à vent

   • The old windmill still grinds wheat into flour.
   • Farmers used windmills to pump water for their crops.
   • We visited a historic windmill in the Netherlands.

2. Wind turbineB1formaltechnical

   A modern device that converts wind energy into electricity, often used in renewable energy farms.

   Éolienne

   • The windmill generates enough electricity to power several homes.
   • New windmills are being built offshore to capture stronger winds.
   • Windmills are a key part of the transition to clean energy.

   Synonymesaerogeneratorwind generatorwind turbine