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What is the Dutch translation for 'la pluie'?
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?
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?
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?
What does 'de winter' refer to in French?
Which of the following translates to 'het weer'?
Which of the following translates to 'het weer'?
The sky is ______ today, indicating cloudy weather.
The sky is ______ today, indicating cloudy weather.
It is very ______ outside, so don't forget your jacket.
It is very ______ outside, so don't forget your jacket.
In summer, we expect to see many ______ in the sky.
In summer, we expect to see many ______ in the sky.
Today, the temperature will rise to ______ degrees.
Today, the temperature will rise to ______ degrees.
It is ______ outside, so we might see snow.
It is ______ outside, so we might see snow.
Little by little, the days are getting ______ as spring approaches.
Little by little, the days are getting ______ as spring approaches.
When it rains, remember to take your ______.
When it rains, remember to take your ______.
We learn ______ so we can understand weather forecasts in another language.
We learn ______ so we can understand weather forecasts in another language.
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.