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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.
What this lesson covers
Core French words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Translate
Il neige.
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Quel temps fait-il ?kel tem fet-eelWhat's the weather like?
- Il fait beau.eel feh bohThe weather is nice.
- Il fait mauvais.eel feh moh-vehThe weather is bad.
- Il pleut.eel pluhIt's raining.
- Il neige.eel nezhIt's snowing.
- Il y a du soleil.eel ee ah doo soh-layIt's sunny.
- Il y a du vent.eel ee ah doo vonIt's windy.
- Il fait chaud.eel feh shohIt's hot.
- Il fait froid.eel feh frwahIt's cold.
- Le ciel est nuageux.luh syel eh nyoo-ah-juhThe sky is cloudy.
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