Example: Depuis sa promotion, il a le vent en poupe au travail.
Definition
"Avoir le vent en poupe" is a French expression meaning to be in a favorable situation or to experience good momentum, success, or progress. For example, since his promotion, he has had "le vent en poupe" at work, indicating things are going well for him.
The phrase "Avoir le vent en poupe" literally means "to have the wind in the stern" (the rear part of a ship). It comes from nautical terminology where having the wind at the stern helps a sailing ship move forward quickly and smoothly. Over time, it became a metaphor for being in an advantageous position or having circumstances working in one's favor.
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