French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Autumn (fall)" in French: automne
l'automne
Autumn in French is l'automne, masculine. Say en automne for in autumn. Keep automne visible after l'. Fall colors are les couleurs d'automne.
Weekend hike
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How to pronounce automne
Say it
lah-TON
/l‿o.tɔn/
Automne: oh-TON (final ne often quiet). With the article, l'automne is lah-TON. Soft nasal on.
"Autumn (fall)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'automne | autumn / fall Season. | Season. |
| en automne | in autumn Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| début d'automne | early autumn Start of season. | Start of season. |
| couleurs d'automne | autumn colors Nature talk. | Nature talk. |
How to use automne in real life
- 1Weekend hike
En automne les forêts sont magnifiques.
In autumn the forests are magnificent.
En automne.
- 2Wardrobe switch
L'automne, je ressors les pulls.
In autumn I bring the sweaters back out.
L'automne as topic.
- 3Market chat
Les champignons reviennent avec l'automne.
Mushrooms return with autumn.
Avec l'automne.
Mistakes English speakers make with automne
Incorrect: Au automne on rentre tôt.
Correct: En automne on rentre tôt.
Use en automne.
Incorrect: Le fall est beau.
Correct: L'automne est beau.
Use automne.
Good to know
Automne means rentrée energy fading into cooler evenings, mushroom foraging, and vin nouveau talk. Weather flips fast; people layer scarves early. Tourist ads push couleurs d'automne in parks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a leaf-peeping day
ChatPal
On sort en forêt en automne ?
Shall we go to the forest in autumn?
You
Oui — l'automne, j'adore les chemins boueux.
Yes—in autumn I love the muddy paths.
ChatPal
Parfait. L'automne commence tôt cette année.
Perfect. Autumn is starting early this year.
You
J'apporte un thermos.
I'll bring a thermos.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Autumn (fall)" in French
How do you say autumn in French?
L'automne.
How do you say in autumn?
En automne.
Is automne masculine?
Yes.
How do you pronounce l'automne?
lah-TON.
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