Learning weather vocabulary in French is essential for daily conversation and understanding forecasts. In this tutorial, we'll cover the most important weather-related terms and phrases that beginners need to know.
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pluvieux
rainy
nuageux
cloudy
enneigé
snowy
ensoleillé
sunny
thermomètre
thermometer
éclair
Lightning
chaud
hot
ouragan
Hurricane
froid
cold
gelant
freezing
brumeux
foggy
venteux
windy
sec
dry
mouillé
wet
glacial
icy
arc en ciel
Rainbow
Seasons and weather in French
- pluvieux rainy
- nuageux cloudy
- enneigé snowy
- ensoleillé sunny
- thermomètre thermometer
- éclair Lightning
- chaud hot
- ouragan Hurricane
- froid cold
- gelant freezing
- brumeux foggy
- venteux windy
- sec dry
- mouillé wet
- glacial icy
- arc-en-ciel Rainbow
Basic Weather Terms in French
Here are some basic weather terms in French along with their English translations:
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Le temps | Weather |
| Le soleil | Sun |
| La pluie | Rain |
| La neige | Snow |
| Le vent | Wind |
| La tempête | Storm |
| Le nuage | Cloud |
Describing Weather Conditions in French
To describe the weather in French, you can use these phrases:
- "Il fait beau" (It's nice weather)
- "Il fait chaud" (It's hot)
- "Il pleut" (It's raining)
- "Il neige" (It's snowing)
- "Il fait froid" (It's cold)
- "Il y a du vent" (It's windy)
- "Il y a des nuages" (It's cloudy)
Seasons in French
Here are the seasons in French:
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Le printemps | Spring |
| L'été | Summer |
| L'automne | Autumn/Fall |
| L'hiver | Winter |
Talking About Temperatures in French
When talking about temperatures, you'll need to know some common phrases:
- "Il fait 25 degrés" (It's 25 degrees)
- "Il fait chaud/froid" (It's hot/cold)
- "La température est de 10 degrés" (The temperature is 10 degrees)
Asking About the Weather in French
To ask about the weather, you can use these questions:
- "Quel temps fait-il ?" (What's the weather like?)
- "Est-ce qu'il va pleuvoir aujourd'hui ?" (Is it going to rain today?)
- "Quelle est la température ?" (What is the temperature?)
Practice using these phrases regularly to improve your French weather vocabulary. With time and practice, you'll become more confident in discussing the weather in French.
Using "Il fait" Expressions in French
- "Il fait beau" → It's nice out.
- "Il fait du soleil" → It's sunny out.
- "Il fait chaud" → It's hot out.
- "Il fait humide" → It's humid out.
- "Il fait mauvais" → It's bad out.
- "Il fait froid" → It's cold out.
- "Il fait frais" → It's chilly out.
Other Weather Expressions in French
- "Il pleut" → It's raining.
- "Il neige" → It's snowing.
- "Il y a / Il n’y a pas" → There is / There is not any.
- "de la pluie" → Some/any rain.
- "de la neige" → Some/any snow.
- "de la glace" → Some/any ice.
- "du tonnerre" → Some/any thunder.
- "du foudre" → Some/any lightning.
- "du brouillard" → Some/any fog.
- "du vent" → Some/any wind.
Note: These expressions are presented in the present tense. As you progress to learning past and future tenses in subsequent modules, you can adapt these phrases accordingly. This means adjusting the conjugation of verbs like "faire" (fait), "pleuvoir" (pleut), "neiger" (neige), or "avoir" (a) to match the time frame you're describing. For example, "It was bad out. It was raining. There was some thunder."
