Mistral (Noun)
Meaning
A strong north wind that blows in France during the winter.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The residents of Provence often secure their outdoor furniture and doors due to the strong gusts of the mistral.
- Winters in southern France can be quite harsh with the biting force of the mistral cutting through homes.
- As the mistral approached the town, everyone prepared for a long night of rattling windows and howling winds.
- During peak winter months, travelers to the French Riviera can expect cooler temperatures and the possibility of the mistral blowing in.
- Locals rely on stone walls and plantings of cypress trees to shield their properties from the icy force of the mistral.