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 |
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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:
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“Il fait…” = “It is…”
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“Il pleut” and “Il neige” directly mean “It rains” and “It snows.”
Talking About Temperature in French
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Il fait 20 degrés. (It is 20 degrees.)
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Il fait zéro degré. (It is zero degrees.)
✅ Key Word:
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degré = degree (temperature)
Example:
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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 |
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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:
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Je travaille le matin. (I work in the morning.)
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Nous sortons le soir. (We go out in the evening.)
Useful Time Expressions
French Phrase | Meaning |
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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:
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Aujourd’hui, il fait froid. (Today, it is cold.)
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Demain, il va pleuvoir. (Tomorrow, it is going to rain.)
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Hier, il a neigé. (Yesterday, it snowed.)
Practice Test: Are You Ready?
1. Fill in the Blanks
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Summer in French is ____________.
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How do you say “It is raining” in French? ____________.
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“Morning” in French is ____________.
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How do you say “It is hot” in French? ____________.
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Autumn in French is ____________.
2. Translate to French
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It is cold today.
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Tomorrow it will snow.
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We go out in the evening.
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The weather is beautiful.
Answer Key
✅ Fill in the Blanks
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l’été
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Il pleut
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le matin
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Il fait chaud
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l’automne
✅ Translate to French
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Il fait froid aujourd’hui.
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Demain, il va neiger.
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Nous sortons le soir.
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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!)