bise
French → English
noun//biz//
(weather) North wind: a dry, cold wind blowing from the north or northeast
La bise froide glaçait le visage des marcheurs.
(English) The cold north wind froze the walkers' faces.
Il s'est abrité du vent de bise derrière le mur.
(English) He took shelter from the north wind behind the wall.
adj//biz//
(color) Dark gray: a brownish-gray color, specifically the feminine form
Elle portait des rideaux en mousseline bise.
(English) She had curtains made of brownish-gray muslin.
La ville offrait des murailles bises et anciennes.
(English) The city displayed dark gray, ancient walls.
Entry ID: fr:en:bise · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary