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gust

UK
/ɡʌst/
US
/ɡʌst/

Translations

gustnoun
gusts
pl
UK
/ɡʌst/
US
/ɡʌst/
The gust of wind nearly knocked me off my feet as I walked down the street.
La rafale de vent a failli me faire tomber pendant que je marchais dans la rue.
boufféeS’emploie surtout pour une brusque montée d’émotion ou de sensation.
There was a gust of laughter from the audience when the comedian delivered the punchline.
Une bouffée de rire a parcouru le public quand l’humoriste a lancé sa chute.
Additional translations
goûtSens vieilli.
éclatSurtout dans des tournures comme un éclat de rire ; registre courant.
Synonyms
breeze
waft
puff
draft
current
blast
gustverb
gusted
Past Simple
gusted
Past Participle
gusting
Gerund
UK
/ɡʌst/
US
/ɡʌst/
soufflerS’emploie avec l’idée de rafales.
The wind began to gust, making it difficult to walk against it.
Le vent a commencé à souffler par rafales, ce qui rendait la marche contre lui difficile.
Additional translations
projeterRare, transitif.
Synonyms
blow
breeze
waft
flutter
sweep

Definitions

gustnoun
A brief, strong rush of wind.
The gust of wind nearly knocked me off my feet as I walked down the street.
A sudden burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion.
There was a gust of laughter from the audience when the comedian delivered the punchline.
(archaic) Keen enjoyment, relish, or liking for something.
In his youth he had a gust for adventure that led him to distant lands.
gustverb
To blow or rush in a sudden, strong burst of wind.
The wind began to gust, making it difficult to walk against it.
(transitive, rare) To cause (something) to blow or be driven in sudden bursts of wind.
The helicopter's rotors gusted sand across the landing zone.
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