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! be off with you!

   Synonyms: du balai, ouste, fiche le camp, va-t’en

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with bon vent.