Discover the Meaning Behind Popular French Weather Idioms

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Discover this mystery French saying featuring blustery weather

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Published Thursday 27 February 2025 - 15:12

Can you guess the French phrase?

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A) 脢tre dans le vent (literally: to be in the wind)

Take a look at our handy language guide to find out exactly what this idiom means, when to say it, and who to say it to.

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