du vent

French

Etymology

Probably an ellipsis of donne-moi du vent (“give me some air”), je veux du vent (“I want some air”), or some such phrase.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dy vɑ̃/

Interjection

du vent !

  1. (informal) hop it! shoo! begone! push off!
    Synonyms: du balai, ouste, fiche le camp, va-t'en

Usage notes

Not to be confused with bon vent.

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