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Vocabulary: Learn about the different types of weather in French. What are the names of the different climates in French?

Vocabulary: Learn about the different types of weather in French. What are the names of the different climates in French?

As we all know, when waiting for a train or a bus, or when standing inside an elevator, the most common and safe topic in conversation and small talk is Weather. You need to know the different types of Weather in French so that you can discuss on how bad it is or how fantastic it is.

types of Weather in French
types of Weather in French

France is pretty much the same when it comes to people talking about the different types of weather. And of course, people from France like to talk about the different types of weather in French only.

You need to able to make weather-related observation, ask weather related questions and also be able to understand the answers. It is very important that you understand what to wear in every season and how your outdoor plans in France is affected by the weather

To get you ready, here’s a guide for you to learn about some simple French weather vocabulary to rely on as you learn French. In any case, it can at least help you know what kind of weather to expect outside.

 

How do you say weather in French?

  • The French translation for “The weather” is “La météo”
  • French word for “The Climate” is “Le climat”

 

What are the different seasons in French?

There are four seasons in France and pretty much all over Europe: Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring. However there is also the rainy season and the dry season since people need to dress up according to the correct weather.

Climates in French
Climates in French

For example, during the dry season, you need to wear moisturizer while you need to carry an umbrella during the rainy season. So it becomes very important that you know the French vocabulary for weather related terms

Learn about the vocabulary of all Seasons in French with English translation and with example sentences.

EnglishFrenchEnglish SentencesFrench Sentences
the seasonla saisonThere are four seasons.Il y a quatre saisons.
the springle printempsSchools are closed during the Spring.Les écoles sont fermées au printemps.
the summerL’étéIt is very hot during the summer.Il fait très chaud pendant l’été.
the autumnl’automneDuring autumn, it becomes very cold in France.En automne, il fait très froid en France.
the winterl’hiverI like the winter because I like the snow.J’aime l’hiver parce que j’aime la neige.
the rainy seasonla saison des pluiesDuring the rainy season, the frogs are very happy.Pendant la saison des pluies, les grenouilles sont très heureuses.
the dry seasonla saison sècheDuring the dry season, carrots are expensive.Pendant la saison sèche, les carottes sont chères.

 

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What are the different weather conditions in French?

The seasons are not all that you may talk of. You may have to say that it’s raining or ask if there’s a storm. You may have to deal with hail and mist, fog and frost.

Weather conditions in French
Weather conditions in French

Learn about the most common Weather related vocabulary in French with English translation and with example sentences.

EnglishSpanishEnglish SentencesSpanish Sentences
hailLa grêleHail is very dangerous.La grêle est très dangereuse.
skyLe cielThe sky is blue and the sun is yellow.Le ciel est bleu et le soleil est jaune.
fogLe brouillardYou should not drive in the fog.Vous ne devez pas conduire dans le brouillard.
rainLa pluieWill it rain today? No it will rain tomorrow.Va-t-il pleuvoir aujourd’hui? Non il va pleuvoir demain.
rainbowL’arc-en-cielThe rainbow is very beautifulL’arc-en-ciel est très beau
snowLa neigeThe snow is white.La neige est blanche.
sunLe soleilThe sunflower loves the sun.Le tournesol aime le soleil.
stormLa tempêtethe storm is beautifulla tempête est belle
dewLa roséeThe baby licked the dew drops.Le bébé a léché les gouttes de rosée.
windLe ventIt is very windy today.Il y a beaucoup de vent aujourd’hui.
cloudLe nuageThe clouds are grey.Les nuages ​​sont gris.
precipitationLa précipitationThere will be precipitation today.Il y aura des précipitations aujourd’hui.
frostLe gelThe frost is slipperyLe gel est glissant
freezing pointLe point de congélationWhat is the freezing point of water?Quel est le point de congélation de l’eau ?
temperatureLa températureThe temperature is quite high.La température est assez élevée.

 

What are the different Weather related Adjectives in French with English translation?

Learn about the most common Weather related vocabulary which can be used as adjectives in French with English translation and with example sentences.

EnglishFrenchEnglish SentencesFrench Sentences
to flash (lightning)éclairLightning flashes across the sky.Des éclairs traversent le ciel.
to freezegelerWill the weather freeze the car?Le temps gèlera-t-il la voiture?
to hailla grêleIt is hailing and raining outside.Il grêle et pleut dehors.
to rainpleuvoirIs it raining in India?Pleut-il en Inde ?
to snowneigerWhy is it snowing today? Its October!Pourquoi neige-t-il aujourd’hui ? C’est octobre !
to meltfondreThe sun will melt the snowLe soleil fera fondre la neige

 

What are the different Weather related adverbs in French with English translation?

Learn about the most common Weather related vocabulary which can be used as adverbs in French with English translation and with example sentences.

EnglishFrenchEnglish SentencesFrench Sentences
cloudynuageuxIt is so cloudy today.C’est tellement nuageux aujourd’hui.
rainypluvieuxIt  is a rainy day.C’est un jour de pluie.
sunnyensoleilléIt is so sunny and hot.Il fait si chaud et ensoleillé.
windyventeuxIt is windy in the Sahara desert.Il y a du vent dans le désert du Sahara.

 

Other very common terms are:

EnglishFrenchEnglish SentencesFrench Sentences
colddu froidIt is a cold  day.C’est une journée froide.
warmchaudI like warm weather.J’aime le temps chaud.
hotchaudIndia is hot.L’Inde est chaude.

 

What are the most common weather related sentences?

You might be in college and inside a cozy classroom and your friend might ask “Hey, what is the weather like today?” in French. You will have to respond in about the weather in French.

types of Weather in French
types of Weather in French

You may speak to hundreds of people and every time the weather becomes a topic of off-hand conversation.  Learn about the most common Weather related sentences in French with English translation.

English SentencesFrench Sentences
I’m coldj’ai froid
I’m hotJ’ai chaud
It’s a bit cloudy todayC’est un peu nuageux aujourd’hui
The sun is shining todayLe soleil brille aujourd’hui
How’s the weather today?Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui?
 Is it warm? Fait-il chaud ?
 Is it cold? Fait-il froid ?
 Is it good? Est-ce bien?
 Is it bad? Est-il mauvais?
 What is the weather forecast for tomorrow? Quel temps fait-il demain ?
How many degrees is it?Combien de degrés fait-il ?
 How warm is it? À quel point fait-il chaud ?
 It is nice weather. Il fait beau temps.
 It is bad weather. Il fait mauvais temps.
 The sun is shining. Le soleil brille.
 It’s windy. Il y a du vent.
 It’s snowing. Il neige.
 Are you too cold? Avez-vous trop froid?
 It’s so humid ! C’est tellement humide !
 I’m sweating. Je transpire.
 It is beautiful weather. Il fait beau temps.
 It is terrible weather. Il fait un temps terrible.
 Such lousy weather! Un temps si maussade !
 It looks like a thunderstorm. Cela ressemble à un orage.
 It’s great swimming weather! Il fait beau temps pour nager !

Extreme weather / Natural disasters

It’s aC’est
cold spellune vague de froid
cycloneun cyclone
downpour
sudden downpour
un déluge
une giboulée
heat wavela canicule
hurricane
category 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
un ouragan
de catégorie 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
stormun orage
une tempête
tornadoune tornade
tropical stormun cyclone tropical
un orage tropical
typhoonun typhon

Miscellaneous 

bad weatherdes intempéries (f)
bolt of lightningun coup de foudre
floodune inondation
flood tideune marée haute
good weatherle beau temps
gust of windune rafale
hailla grêle
tidal waveun raz-de-marée
weather balloonun ballon-sonde
weather chartune carte météorologique

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