TopicTyphoon & storms
coup de vent
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noun
a very strong wind, often near storm force
Common in typhoon forecasts for coastal areas.
Examples
Un coup de vent a cassé des arbres le long du rivage.
Gale-force winds snapped trees along the shore.
Les bateaux sont restés au port pendant le coup de vent.
Boats stayed in harbor during the gale.
La prévision annonce un coup de vent cette nuit.
The forecast warns of a gale overnight.
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