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die Brise
breeze
A light, usually pleasant and cool wind.
example
Am Strand wehte eine erfrischende Brise vom Meer her.
A refreshing breeze was blowing from the sea at the beach.
die Brise
breeze
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Meanings
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Typical adjectives
'Brise' (breeze) is often combined with positive and descriptive adjectives that characterize the light wind. Common phrases are 'eine leichte Brise' (a light breeze), 'eine sanfte Brise' (a gentle breeze), or 'eine kühle Brise' (a cool breeze).
EXAMPLE
Eine sanfte Brise bewegte die Blätter der Bäume.
A gentle breeze moved the leaves of the trees.
Typical verb
The verb that is almost always used with 'Brise' (breeze) is 'wehen' (to blow). A breeze 'weht' (blows).
EXAMPLE
Vom offenen Fenster her wehte eine kühle Brise.
A cool breeze was blowing in from the open window.
Style and context
The word 'Brise' (breeze) has a positive and often slightly poetic connotation. It is usually used to describe a pleasant, light wind, often in the context of the sea, a lake, or warm weather.
EXAMPLE
Wir saßen auf der Terrasse und genossen die abendliche Brise.
We sat on the terrace and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Compare with
Brise vs Wind
wind
'der Wind' and 'die Brise' both describe movement of air outdoors. 'Wind' is the neutral and general word. It can be light, strong, warm, or cold. 'Brise' means a light wind that is often pleasant and a little cool. The word fits especially well by the sea, by a lake, or on a warm day. As a simple guide: every 'Brise' is a kind of 'Wind', but not every 'Wind' is a 'Brise'.
Brise
Am See weht eine leichte Brise, und die Luft fühlt sich frisch an.
A light breeze is blowing by the lake, and the air feels fresh.
Wind
Heute ist der Wind ziemlich stark, deshalb fahren wir nicht mit dem Fahrrad.
The wind is quite strong today, so we are not going by bike.
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