Example: Depuis son dernier succès, elle a vraiment le vent en poupe.
Definition
"Avoir le vent en poupe" is a French expression meaning to be experiencing a period of good luck, success, or favorable conditions. It is often used to describe someone or something that is progressing smoothly and advantageously, much like a ship sailing with the wind at its stern.
Translations
To be successful
Ir viento en popa
De wind in de zeilen hebben
Anar vent en popa
Auf Erfolgskurs sein
Etymology
The phrase "avoir le vent en poupe" literally translates to 'to have the wind at the stern' in English. It originates from nautical terminology where 'poupe' means the stern of a ship, and having the wind behind it meant faster and easier sailing. The expression evolved metaphorically to signify being in a favorable situation or enjoying success.
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To be successful