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The live forecast above shows current conditions for a city in France. In French, the word for “weather” is temps (pronounced tɑ̃), and you can describe today’s weather with phrases like “il fait beau” (it’s nice) or “il pleut” (it’s raining). Use this page to learn essential weather vocabulary for travel, study, or everyday conversation.
How do I talk about weather in French today?
Start with “Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui?” (What’s the weather like today?). Compare the live forecast above to common phrases: il fait chaud (hot), il fait froid (cold), il y a du vent (windy). For rain, say “il pleut”; for snow, “il neige”. To describe bad weather in French, use “il fait mauvais” or “le temps est mauvais”. Combine these with today’s conditions to practise.
What are the seasons and weather in French words?
Seasons: printemps (spring), été (summer), automne (fall), hiver (winter). Use “en” before the season (e.g., “en été”). Common adjectives: ensoleillé (sunny), nuageux (cloudy), orageux (stormy). For “foggy” say “brumeux” and “humid” is “humide”. These words let you describe any weather in French today or predict the 10-day forecast—just add “prévisions météo” (weather forecast).
How do I ask “what’s the weather like?” in French?
Use “Quel temps fait-il ?” or “Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui ?”. To answer, say “Il fait + adjective” (e.g., “Il fait frais” – it’s cool) or “Il y a + noun” (e.g., “Il y a du brouillard” – there’s fog).
Where can I find a French weather vocabulary PDF?
Many language sites offer free PDFs. Check The Weather Network for bilingual forecasts or search “French weather vocabulary pdf” for printable lists. Environment Canada also provides French-language weather pages.
How do I say “bad weather” in French?
Say “le mauvais temps” (the bad weather) or “il fait mauvais” (the weather is bad). For extreme conditions, use “tempête” (storm), “ouragan” (hurricane), or “tempête de neige” (blizzard).
Sources
For Canadian weather in both languages, see Canada weather hub or Ottawa weather. If you need a quick reference, check weather 10 days to practise seasons and weather in French with real data.