Mistral
noun
A strong, cold wind that blows from the north, in the south of France and the Mediterranean.
The mistral blew strongly, making the sea choppy.

Often appears as...
- blow like mistral
- mistral wind
noun
A strong, cold wind that blows from the north, in the south of France and the Mediterranean.
The mistral blew strongly, making the sea choppy.

Often appears as...
- blow like mistral
- mistral wind
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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