Mistral

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Geographic Specific

The mistral is region-specific to the south of France; it's not used to describe similar winds elsewhere.

While visiting Provence, we experienced the mistral, but not in Paris.

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Weather Descriptions

Use 'mistral' when talking about weather conditions in its specific region to sound knowledgeable.

The weather report warned of a mistral in the coming days.

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Emotional Effect

'Mistral' often implies more than cold wind; it can affect mood and be seen as unwelcome.

The perpetual mistral made the winter seem even colder and more relentless.