French Nature Words • The Most Useful Words

Nature is all around us, and being able to describe it is an important part of communicating in French. Here are some words to get you started on the topic of nature:

• Tree: arbre
• Flower: fleur
• Grass: herbe
• River: rivière
• Lake: lac
• Mountain: montagne
• Ocean: océan
• Sun: soleil
• Moon: lune
• Star: étoile
• Cloud: nuage
• Rain: pluie
• Snow: neige
• Wind: vent
• Storm: tempête
• Thunder: tonnerre
• Lightning: éclair
• Earthquake: tremblement de terre
• Forest: forêt
• Jungle: jungle

This is just a small sample of the many words you can use to talk about nature in French. Remember to practice your pronunciation and to learn the gender of each noun, as this will affect the way you use the words in a sentence. With time and practice, you will become more confident in your ability to describe the natural world in French!