Seasons and Climate in French
- A1/A2
- Words for the four seasons, key climatic terms, and common weather expressions.
- Seasonal vocabulary is typically paired with definite articles: le printemps (spring), l'été (summer), l'automne (autumn), l'hiver (winter).
French seasonal vocabulary captures the rhythm of nature and everyday life, from the blossoming of le printemps to the chill of l'hiver. Climate words like le climat and les intempéries help describe broader weather patterns, making this set essential for understanding and discussing the environment in French.
Seasons
| French | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| le printemps | spring | Starts around March 21 |
| l'été (m) | summer | Emphasizes sunny, warm weather |
| l'automne (m) | autumn/fall | Leaves change color |
| l'hiver (m) | winter | Cold, sometimes snowy |
The four seasons in French are le printemps, l'été, l'automne, and l'hiver.
Climate
| French | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| le climat | climate | |
| les saisons (f) | seasons | |
| chaud(e) | hot/warm | chaud (m), chaude (f) |
| froid(e) | cold | froid (m), froide (f) |
| humide | humid | |
| sec/sèche | dry | sec (m), sèche (f) |
'Le climat' means 'climate' in French.
Weather Expressions
| French | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Il fait beau | The weather is nice | Often sunny |
| Il fait mauvais | The weather is bad | Rainy, stormy, unpleasant |
| Il pleut | It's raining | Verb: pleuvoir |
| Il neige | It's snowing | Verb: neiger |
| Il y a du soleil | It's sunny | |
| Il y a du vent | It's windy | |
| Les prévisions météo | Weather forecast |
The correct expression for 'It's raining' is 'Il pleut'.
Conclusion
French vocabulary for seasons and climate connects you to the natural world and daily life, from le printemps to l'hiver, and from un climat humide to il pleut. Mastering these terms enriches your ability to describe, understand, and share experiences about the weather in any season.
- Learn the four seasons: le printemps, l'été, l'automne, l'hiver
- Know key climate words like le climat, humide, sec/seche
- Use weather expressions: Il fait beau, Il pleut, Il neige
The French word for 'autumn' is 'l'automne'.
The French seasons in order are le printemps, l'été, l'automne, l'hiver.
'le climat' is the correct French word for 'the climate'.
'Il y a du soleil' means 'It's sunny' and 'Il y a du vent' means 'It's windy'.
chaud = hot/warm, froid = cold, humide = humid, sec = dry.