Brise

French-English Dictionary of Military Terms · 1918 · p. 3

Breeze.—Légére brise. Light breeze (force 2).—Petite brise. Gentle, moderate breeze (forces 3 and 4).—Jolie brise. Ifresh breeze (force 5).—Bonne brise. Strong breeze (force 6).—Forte brise. Moderate gale (force 7). (Note.— The French numbers above 3 are one le than the British.) [p.77]