Coffee Break French French weather expressions for daily conversations | A Coffee Break with Hélène
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Oct 13, 2025 Discover the colorful side of French weather expressions! Learn how to ask about the weather with 'Quel temps fait-il?' and explore vivid idioms like 'il fait un temps de chien' for terrible conditions. From 'il fait froid' for chilly days to 'il pleut des cordes' for heavy rain, Hélène covers it all. Want to describe strong winds? There's even 'il fait un vent à décorner les boeufs' for that! Expand your vocabulary and master the art of chatting about la météo in French!
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How To Ask About The Weather
- Ask "Quel temps fait-il ?" to start any weather conversation in French.
- Use the impersonal construction "il fait" plus an adjective to describe conditions.
Impersonal "Il Fait" Construction
- The French use an impersonal construction: "il fait" literally means "it's doing."
- This construction is usually followed by an adjective to describe temperature or conditions.
Simple Temperature Phrases
- Say "Il fait froid" to mean "It's cold" and "Il fait chaud" to mean "It's hot."
- Use these simple phrases with "il fait" plus an adjective for everyday temperature talk.