The weather is one of the easiest everyday topics in French. It comes up in small talk, daily routine, travel, and simple conversation. Once you know the main patterns, it becomes very easy to reuse.
The basic pattern
French often uses il fait to talk about the weather.
- Il fait chaud. = It is hot.
- Il fait froid. = It is cold.
- Il fait beau. = The weather is nice.
- Il fait mauvais. = The weather is bad.
Other useful weather expressions
- Il pleut. = It is raining.
- Il neige. = It is snowing.
- Il y a du vent. = It is windy.
- Il y a du soleil. = It is sunny.
- Le ciel est gris. = The sky is gray.
Weather words to know
- la pluie = rain
- la neige = snow
- le soleil = sun
- le vent = wind
- un nuage = a cloud
Useful sentences
- Aujourd’hui, il fait tres beau.
- En hiver, il fait souvent froid.
- Demain, il va pleuvoir.
- J’aime quand il y a du soleil.
Final tip
The weather is a great topic to practice every day because it changes constantly. That makes it perfect for short speaking practice.
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