English-French translations for tailwind

• vent en poupe
  Je suis heureux que nous ayons le vent en poupe. I am grateful for this tailwind.

Definition of tailwind

• a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship
• Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly

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