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Which French phrase is the closest equivalent to asking 'How's the weather?'
Which French phrase is the closest equivalent to asking 'How's the weather?'
- Le temps, c'est quoi?
- Quel temps fait-il? (correct)
- Où est le temps?
- Comment allez-vous?
If someone says 'Il fait chaud', what is the most likely weather condition?
If someone says 'Il fait chaud', what is the most likely weather condition?
- It's cold.
- It's raining.
- It's hot. (correct)
- It's windy.
Which French phrase would you use to describe a sunny day?
Which French phrase would you use to describe a sunny day?
- Il y a du soleil. (correct)
- Il neige.
- Il fait froid.
- Il pleut.
What is the best translation of 'It's freezing' into French, based on the provided options?
What is the best translation of 'It's freezing' into French, based on the provided options?
You want to say 'It's raining' in French. Which phrase is correct?
You want to say 'It's raining' in French. Which phrase is correct?
If the weather is described as 'orageux', what kind of weather are you most likely experiencing?
If the weather is described as 'orageux', what kind of weather are you most likely experiencing?
Which of the following is the MOST likely meaning of 'Il fait frais'?
Which of the following is the MOST likely meaning of 'Il fait frais'?
What is the French word for 'degrees' when discussing temperature?
What is the French word for 'degrees' when discussing temperature?
Which of these terms is a synonym for 'bad weather'?
Which of these terms is a synonym for 'bad weather'?
What is the French translation of 'It's windy'?
What is the French translation of 'It's windy'?
Flashcards
Le temps
Le temps
The French word for weather.
Faire
Faire
The primary French verb used to talk about the weather (to do).
Quel temps fait-il?
Quel temps fait-il?
"How's the weather?" or "What weather is it doing?"
Beau
Beau
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Chaud
Chaud
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Froid
Froid
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Humide
Humide
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Nuageux
Nuageux
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Il pleut
Il pleut
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Il y a du vent
Il y a du vent
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Study Notes
French Weather Vocabulary
- The French word for weather is "le temps."
- The primary verb used to talk about the weather is "faire," which means "to do."
- The French equivalent of "How's the weather?" is "Quel temps fait-il?", literally "What weather is it doing?"
Weather Conditions and Phrases
- Nice out: beau
- Hot: Chaud
- Degrees: degrés
- A weather condition may be described using "Il fait..."
Other Weather Vocabulary
- Cold: froid
- Cloudy: nuageux
- Freezing: gèle
- Humid: humide
- It's raining: Il pleut
- It's pouring: Il pleut à verse
- It's snowing: Il neige
- Rainy: pleut
- Stormy: orageux
Exceptions
- Sometimes the way to speak about the weather alters
- It's sunny: Il y a du soleil
- It's windy: Il y a du vent
- It's foggy: Il du brouillard
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