Introduction: Why Learn About Seasons, Weather, and Time in French?
Imagine you’re visiting Paris 🇫🇷 or chatting with a French-speaking friend — you’ll definitely talk about the weather, seasons, or time!
These are simple, everyday topics, and learning them will make your French sound natural and fluent.
This guide will teach you:
- The four seasons in French
- Weather phrases and how to talk about temperature
- Parts of the day and time expressions
- Plenty of examples and easy practice questions!
Common French Weather Expressions
Here’s how you talk about the weather easily:
| Expression | Meaning | Punjabi Pronunciation | Hindi Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il fait chaud. | It is hot. | ਇਲ ਫੇ ਸ਼ੋ (Il fay sho) | इल फे शो (Il fay sho) |
| Il fait froid. | It is cold. | ਇਲ ਫੇ ਫਰਵਾ (Il fay farwa) | इल फे फरवा (Il fay farwa) |
| Il pleut. | It is raining. | ਇਲ ਪਲੂ (Il ploo) | इल प्लू (Il ploo) |
| Il neige. | It is snowing. | ਇਲ ਨੈਜ (Il naij) | इल नैज (Il naij) |
| Il y a du vent. | It is windy. | ਇਲ ਯਾ ਡੁ ਵਾਂ (Il ya du van) | इल या डू वां (Il ya du van) |
| Il fait beau. | The weather is nice. | ਇਲ ਫੇ ਬੋ (Il fay bo) | इल फे बो (Il fay bo) |
📌 Tip:
“Il fait…” = “It is…”
“Il pleut” and “Il neige” directly mean “It rains” and “It snows.”
Talking About Temperature in French
Il fait 20 degrés. (It is 20 degrees.)
Il fait zéro degré. (It is zero degrees.)
✅ Key Word:
degré = degree (temperature)
Example:
En été, il fait 30 degrés. (In summer, it is 30 degrees.)
Parts of the Day in French
| English | French Word | Punjabi Pronunciation | Hindi Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | le matin | ਲੈ ਮਤਾਂ (Leh Matan) | ले मटन (Leh Matan) |
| Afternoon | l’après-midi | ਲੈਪਰੇ ਮਿਦੀ (Leh-pray mi-dee) | लैप्रे मिडी (Leh-pray mi-dee) |
| Evening | le soir | ਲੈ ਸਵਾਰ (Leh Swar) | ले स्वार (Leh Swar) |
| Night | la nuit | ਲਾ ਨੂਈ (La Noo-ee) | ला नूई (La Noo-ee) |
✅ Examples:
Je travaille le matin. (I work in the morning.)
Nous sortons le soir. (We go out in the evening.)
Useful Time Expressions
| French Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aujourd’hui | Today |
| Demain | Tomorrow |
| Hier | Yesterday |
| Maintenant | Now |
| Ce matin | This morning |
| Ce soir | This evening |
📌 Tip: Combine these time words with activities you know!
✅ Examples:
Aujourd’hui, il fait froid. (Today, it is cold.)
Demain, il va pleuvoir. (Tomorrow, it is going to rain.)
Hier, il a neigé. (Yesterday, it snowed.)
Practice Test: Are You Ready?
1. Fill in the Blanks
Summer in French is ____________.
How do you say “It is raining” in French? ____________.
“Morning” in French is ____________.
How do you say “It is hot” in French? ____________.
Autumn in French is ____________.
2. Translate to French
It is cold today.
Tomorrow it will snow.
We go out in the evening.
The weather is beautiful.
Answer Key
✅ Fill in the Blanks
l’été
Il pleut
le matin
Il fait chaud
l’automne
✅ Translate to French
Il fait froid aujourd’hui.
Demain, il va neiger.
Nous sortons le soir.
Il fait beau.
Conclusion: Master Seasons, Weather, and Time in French
Now you know how to talk about seasons, weather, and basic time expressions in French! 🎉
Keep practicing daily by describing the weather outside, your daily routine, or planning your week using these words.
Next time you speak with a French speaker, you’ll be ready to talk about the day, the weather, and the seasons confidently!
✅ Keep learning, keep practicing, and soon you’ll speak French naturally! Bonne chance! (Good luck!)