French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Cloud" in French: nuage
le nuage
Cloud in French is le nuage, masculine. Un nuage blanc is a white cloud; des nuages means clouds. For weather you often hear Il y a des nuages.
Looking up before a walk
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How to pronounce nuage
Say it
luh nwahzh
/lə nɥaʒ/
Nuage is nwahzh: soft nwah, then zh like the s in measure. With the article, le nuage is luh-nwahzh.
"Cloud" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le nuage | the cloud Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un nuage / des nuages | a cloud / clouds Counting and weather. | Counting and weather. |
| Il y a des nuages. | There are clouds. Everyday sky check. | Everyday sky check. |
| un nuage gris | a grey cloud Describing the sky. | Describing the sky. |
How to use nuage in real life
- 1Looking up before a walk
Tu vois ce nuage noir là-bas ?
Do you see that black cloud over there?
Pointing out one cloud.
- 2Weather app chat
Il y a beaucoup de nuages cet après-midi.
There are a lot of clouds this afternoon.
Plural nuages for cover.
- 3Plane window
On vole au-dessus des nuages.
We're flying above the clouds.
Des nuages as a mass of sky.
Mistakes English speakers make with nuage
Incorrect: La nuage est gris.
Correct: Le nuage est gris.
Nuage is masculine: le nuage, un nuage.
Incorrect: Il y a des clouds.
Correct: Il y a des nuages.
Use nuages, not the English word.
Good to know
Weather small talk often sticks to Il y a des nuages or Le ciel est nuageux rather than poetic cloud talk. Forecasts also use nuageux for cloudy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to bring a jacket
ChatPal
Regarde ce nuage. Ça risque de pleuvoir.
Look at that cloud. It might rain.
You
Oui, le nuage descend vite.
Yes, the cloud is coming down fast.
ChatPal
On prend les parapluies ?
Shall we take the umbrellas?
You
Bonne idée. Je déteste arriver trempé.
Good idea. I hate arriving soaked.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cloud" in French
How do you say cloud in French?
Le nuage.
Is nuage masculine or feminine?
Masculine: le nuage, un nuage.
How do you say there are clouds?
Il y a des nuages.
How do you pronounce nuage?
Nwahzh; le nuage is luh-nwahzh.
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