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 !
- (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.