FAQs
The summer months in France are warm and sunny, with occasional rain and thunderstorms. In the north-to-center of France such as Paris, the average temperatures during the summer range from 16°C to 24°C.
What is the French expression for hot weather? ›
Il fait une chaleur à crever !
When the classic il fait chaud (it's hot) just isn't enough to describe the blistering heat, you can impress your French friends by using this dramatic expression. It translates loosely to “It's scorching hot,” “It's hot as hell” or even “It's so hot I might die!”
What are the weather questions in French? ›
There are three main questions you can use:
- Quel temps fait-il ? (What's the weather like),
- Quelle est la météo ? (What's the weather forecast?)
- Que dit la météo ? (What does the weather forecast say?).
En été, il fait chaud et le soleil brille. (In summer, it is hot and the sun shines). En hiver, il fait froid et il neige. (In winter, it is cold and it snows).
What are French summers like? ›
Hot dry summers, mild dry winters and rainy spring and autumn. Mountain climate at high altitude areas (above the tree line): Colder than on lowlands but with a high rate of sunshine on south-facing slopes.
What are the 4 weather seasons in French? ›
We all know the four seasons: printemps (spring), été (summer), automne (autumn) and hiver (winter). Being able to talk about the weather and describe current conditions or knowing some popular sayings about the seasons are all significant assets for anyone who wants to learn French.
What do the French call summer? ›
L'ÉTÉ (Summer)
What do the French call a heatwave? ›
Understanding Canicule: The French Heatwave and Its Connection to the Dog Star, Sirius.
How do you say it is hot in summer in French? ›
Your Basic Vocabulary to Describe Weather in Summer
- It's blazing hot outside!
- It's scorching today!
- It's boiling outside!
- It's stifling!
- The weather is hot as heat!
- It's roasting!
- It's burning!
Le temps is the French term for “weather.” Pronounce it like “leuh ton” with a nearly silent “n.” If you'd like to ask, “What's the weather like?” You'd say, Quel temps fait-il?
il fait chaud
We got'em!
What are the 5 weather expressions? ›
In this lesson, I will teach you ten common weather expressions: steal someone's thunder , get wind of something , be on cloud nine , weather a storm , take a rain check , rain on someone's parade , storm out , take by storm , under the weather , and calm before the storm .
What are the 4 lines of summer season? ›
Summer is the hottest season having longest days and shortest nights. It is quite longest season than other seasons of the year. During summer solstice, days become longest and nights shortest. Summer season generally starts soon after the Holi festival (in the month of March) and ends in the month of June.
How do you wish someone a good summer in French? ›
The expression 'have a good summer' in French is bon été. This is pronounced, 'bohn ay tay. ' In English, we need to include 'have a' at the beginning of the expression, but not in French. The idea of 'have a' is included in the expression bon été.
Why is it called the summer? ›
Where did the word summer come from? The word summer is quite old. It's recorded before the year 900 and comes from the Old English word for the season, sumor. It's related to the Dutch zomer, the German Sommer, and the Sanskrit samā (which means “year”).
What is temps in French weather? ›
The French word for weather is le temps, and the primary verb used to talk about the weather is faire; more specifically, the impersonal il fait. The French equivalent of "How's the weather?" is literally "What weather is it doing?": Quel temps fait-il ?
What are summers like in Paris? ›
Summer (June - August)
This is the height of tourist season in Paris, and it is accompanied by matching high temperatures. Expect daily highs of at least 83°F (25°C), accompanied by brisk nights of around 55°F (13°C).
What are the types of weather in French? ›
How to use 'il y a de'
| French | English |
|---|
| il y a du soleil | it's sunny |
| il y a du vent | it's windy |
| il y a de l'orage | it's stormy |
| il y a des nuages | it's cloudy |
1 more rowThe average daily temperatures in France in July range from around 20°C to 28°C (68°F to 82°F). However, temperatures can vary depending on the region. In southern parts, such as Provence and the French Riviera, temperatures can often reach even higher, exceeding 30°C (86°F).
