Bize (Noun)
Meaning
A dry cold north wind in southeastern France.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The strong bize blowing from the north made the winter even more unbearable in the village.
- Locals bundled up to protect themselves from the biting bize that swept through the region.
- As the bize howled through the streets, people rushed to find shelter and warmth.
- The bize was so cold that it could freeze the water in the fountain almost instantly.
- Tourists were not prepared for the fierce bize that hit the southeastern part of France during their visit.