French Words to Know: Weather Vocabulary
When traveling or living in a French-speaking country, it’s important to be able to discuss the weather in French. This vocabulary list will help you to do just that, with a range of common weather-related words and phrases. From sunny and cloudy days to extreme weather conditions, this list has got you covered. So, let’s get started!
- weather – le temps
- temperature – la température
- degree – le degré
- thermometer – le thermomètre
- hot – chaud
- cold – froid
- warm – tiède
- cool – frais
- sunny – ensoleillé
- cloudy – nuageux
- clear – dégagé
- partly cloudy – partiellement nuageux
- rain – la pluie
- shower – l’averse (f)
- drizzle – la bruine
- thunderstorm – l’orage (m)
- lightning – l’éclair (m)
- snow – la neige
- blizzard – la tempête de neige
- hail – la grêle
- wind – le vent
- hurricane – l’ouragan (m)
- tornado – la tornade
- fog – le brouillard
- mist – la brume
- dew – la rosée
- rainbow – l’arc-en-ciel (m)
- storm – la tempête
- heat wave – la vague de chaleur
- cold snap – la vague de froid
We hope this vocabulary list helps you to discuss the weather with confidence in French. Try to use these words in conversation to practice and improve your French language skills. Bonne chance!