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10 essential French phrases for talking about the weather

Master the art of discussing the day's forecast with these common French weather expressions.

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Talking about the weather is a classic icebreaker and a way to connect with locals in any country. In France, it's no different! Whether you're asking about the conditions, describing what you see, or planning your day, these phrases will help you navigate conversations about the sky, sun, rain, and wind.

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Core French words for everyday conversation.

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Il neige.

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  • Quel temps fait-il ?
    kel tem fet-eel
    What's the weather like?
  • Il fait beau.
    eel feh boh
    The weather is nice.
  • Il fait mauvais.
    eel feh moh-veh
    The weather is bad.
  • Il pleut.
    eel pluh
    It's raining.
  • Il neige.
    eel nezh
    It's snowing.
  • Il y a du soleil.
    eel ee ah doo soh-lay
    It's sunny.
  • Il y a du vent.
    eel ee ah doo von
    It's windy.
  • Il fait chaud.
    eel feh shoh
    It's hot.
  • Il fait froid.
    eel feh frwah
    It's cold.
  • Le ciel est nuageux.
    luh syel eh nyoo-ah-juh
    The sky is cloudy.

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