This section covers key vocabulary for talking about weather forecasts and related phenomena so you can describe or understand what weather to expect.
Vocabulary
Start with basic terms for different types of forecasts and common weather features so you can talk about what the forecast says.
| French Word(s) | English Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| une prévision | a forecast | |
| un bulletin météo | a weather report | |
| un météorologue | a meteorologist | |
| le temps | the weather | |
| la météo | the weather / weather forecast | |
| un nuage | a cloud | |
| la pluie | rain | |
| la neige | snow | |
| le vent | wind | |
| le soleil | sun | |
| un orage | a storm | |
| une tempĂȘte | a storm / tempest | |
| une goutte de pluie | a raindrop | |
| une Ă©claircie | a bright spell / clearing |
The weather report announces showers this afternoon.
Expressions
Learn common expressions used in forecasts so you can understand announcements and describe expected conditions naturally.
| French Expression | English Expression | |
|---|---|---|
| Il va pleuvoir. | Itâs going to rain. | |
| Le temps sera beau. | The weather will be nice. | |
| Des nuages arrivent. | Clouds are coming. | |
| Il y aura du vent. | There will be wind. | |
| Un orage est prévu. | A storm is forecast. | |
| La température va monter. | The temperature will rise. | |
| Il fera chaud. | It will be hot. | |
| Des averses sont possibles. | Showers are possible. | |
| Le soleil reviendra. | The sun will come back. |
Useful Phrases
Here are some useful framing phrases so you can report or ask about the forecast more smoothly in conversation or media.
| French Phrase | English Phrase | |
|---|---|---|
| Quelle est la prévision pour ... ? | What is the forecast for ...? | |
| Selon le bulletin météo, ... | According to the weather report, ... | |
| Le météorologue annonce ... | The meteorologist announces ... | |
| On prévoit ... | We expect / They expect ... | |
| Le temps risque de ... | The weather might / is likely to ... | |
| Les températures seront de ... | Temperatures will be ... | |
| Le ciel sera ... | The sky will be ... | |
| Il devrait y avoir ... | There should be ... |
Summary
Master these key vocabulary words and common expressions for forecasts so you can understand and communicate about expected weather conditions clearly. Practice with real reports to internalize the phrases.
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025