Weather Terms in French and Dutch
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What is the Dutch translation for 'la pluie'?

  • de regen (correct)
  • een wolk
  • de mist
  • de zon

Which weather condition translates to 'een hittegolf' in Dutch?

  • la canicule (correct)
  • la pluie
  • un orage
  • le vent

Which term corresponds to 'opklaringen' in French?

  • des éclaircies (correct)
  • un bulletin météo
  • des averses
  • une saison

What does 'de winter' refer to in French?

<p>l'hiver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following translates to 'het weer'?

<p>le temps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sky is ______ today, indicating cloudy weather.

<p>gray</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is very ______ outside, so don't forget your jacket.

<p>cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

In summer, we expect to see many ______ in the sky.

<p>clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Today, the temperature will rise to ______ degrees.

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It is ______ outside, so we might see snow.

<p>freezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Little by little, the days are getting ______ as spring approaches.

<p>warmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

When it rains, remember to take your ______.

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We learn ______ so we can understand weather forecasts in another language.

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Study Notes

Weather Terms in French and Dutch

  • "Des averses" in French translates to "buien" in Dutch, meaning showers or downpours.
  • "Des éclaircies" in French translates to "opklaringen" in Dutch, meaning clearings or breaks in the clouds.
  • "La pluie" in French translates to "de regen" in Dutch, meaning rain.
  • "Le brouillard" in French translates to "de mist" in Dutch, meaning fog.
  • "Le soleil" in French translates to "de zon" in Dutch, meaning the sun.
  • "Le temps" in French translates to "het weer" in Dutch, meaning the weather.
  • "Le vent" in French translates to "de wind" in Dutch, meaning the wind.
  • "Un arc-en-ciel" in French translates to "een regenboog" in Dutch, meaning a rainbow.
  • "Un bulletin météo" in French translates to "een weerbericht" in Dutch, meaning a weather report.
  • "Un degré" in French translates to "een graad" in Dutch, meaning a degree (of temperature).
  • "Un nuage" in French translates to "een wolk" in Dutch, meaning a cloud.
  • "Un orage" in French translates to "een onweer" in Dutch, meaning a thunderstorm.
  • "La canicule" in French translates to "een hittegolf" in Dutch, meaning a heatwave.
  • "Une saison" in French translates to "een seizoen" in Dutch, meaning a season.
  • "Une température" in French translates to "een temperatuur" in Dutch, meaning a temperature.
  • "Le nord" in French translates to "het noorden" in Dutch, meaning north.
  • "Le sud" in French translates to "het zuiden" in Dutch, meaning south.
  • "L'est" in French translates to "het oosten" in Dutch, meaning east.
  • "L'ouest" in French translates to "het westen" in Dutch, meaning west.
  • "L'automne" in French translates to "de herfst" in Dutch, meaning autumn.
  • "Le printemps" in French translates to "de lente" in Dutch, meaning spring.
  • "L'été" in French translates to "de zomer" in Dutch, meaning summer.
  • "L'hiver" in French translates to "de winter" in Dutch, meaning winter.

Describing Weather

  • Cloudy: "couvert" in French, "bewolkt" in Dutch
  • Mild: "doux/douce" in French, "zacht" in Dutch
  • Sunny: "ensoleillé" in French, "zonnig" in Dutch
  • Fresh/Cool: "frais" in French, "fris" in Dutch
  • Cold: "froid" in French, "koud" in Dutch

Expressing Time and Sequence

  • After: "après" in French, "nadien" in Dutch
  • First: "d'abord" in French, "eerst" in Dutch
  • Finally: "enfin" in French, "uiteindelijk" in Dutch
  • Next/Afterwards: "ensuite" in French, "nadien" in Dutch
  • Little by little: "petit à petit" in French, "beetje bij beetje" in Dutch

Expressing Temperature and Weather Conditions

  • It is...degrees: "il fait...degrés" in French, "het is...graden" in Dutch
  • It is hot: "il fait chaud" in French, "het is warm" in Dutch
  • It is cloudy/grey weather: "il fait gris" in French, "het is grijs weer" in Dutch
  • It is freezing: "il gèle" in French, "het vriest" in Dutch
  • It is snowing: "il neige" in French, "het sneeuwt" in Dutch
  • It is hailing: "il grêle" in French, "het hagelt" in Dutch
  • It is raining: "il pleut" in French, "het regent" in Dutch

Example Context

  • 15 degrees is predicted for March ("On annonce 15 degrés, des températures...pour le mois de mars")
  • 11 degrees is too cold to go out without a jacket ("11 degrés est trop...pour sortir sans veste")
  • It is currently freezing and very cold ("En ce moment, il gèle et il fait très...")
  • The ski slopes are ready ("Dans les stations de ski,..., les pistes sont prêtes")
  • It is important to take an umbrella when it is raining ("Prends ton parapluie,...")

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Explore essential weather vocabulary in French and Dutch. This quiz will help you learn translations for terms like rain, fog, sun, and more. Perfect for language enthusiasts looking to enhance their weather-related vocabulary.

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