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"Climate" in French: climat
le climat
Climate in French is le climat, masculine. Changement climatique is climate change. Le climat doux means a mild climate — not the same as today's weather (le temps).
Moving cities
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How to pronounce climat
Say it
luh klee-MAH
/lə kli.ma/
Climat: klee-MAH. Final t usually silent. Le climat is luh klee-MAH.
"Climate" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le climat | the climate Default noun. | Default noun. |
| changement climatique | climate change News / politics. | News / politics. |
| climat doux | mild climate Regional description. | Regional description. |
| climat océanique | oceanic climate Geography. | Geography. |
How to use climat in real life
- 1Moving cities
Le climat de Nantes est plus humide.
Nantes' climate is more humid.
Le climat de…
- 2News chat
On parle beaucoup du climat en ce moment.
People talk a lot about the climate right now.
Du climat.
- 3Travel brochure
Un climat doux attire les retraités.
A mild climate attracts retirees.
Climat doux.
Mistakes English speakers make with climat
Incorrect: Le climate est chaud.
Correct: Le climat est chaud.
Use climat.
Incorrect: Quel climat fait-il aujourd'hui ?
Correct: Quel temps fait-il aujourd'hui ?
Today's weather is le temps; climat is the longer pattern.
Good to know
French media say crise climatique and réchauffement as often as climat alone. Geography class drills climat méditerranéen vs océanique. Don't swap climat for temps when asking about today's sky.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to settle
ChatPal
Tu préfères quel climat ?
What climate do you prefer?
You
Un climat doux, sans trop d'humidité.
A mild climate, without too much humidity.
ChatPal
Le climat du sud-ouest pourrait te plaire.
The southwest climate might suit you.
You
On ira voir en mai.
We'll go see in May.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Climate" in French
How do you say climate in French?
Le climat.
How do you say climate change?
Le changement climatique.
Is climat the same as weather?
No — today's weather is le temps.
How do you pronounce climat?
klee-MAH.
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