French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Fog" in French: brouillard
le brouillard
Fog in French is le brouillard, masculine. Il y a du brouillard means it's foggy. Un brouillard épais is thick fog.
Morning commute
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How to pronounce brouillard
Say it
broo-YAR
/bʁu.jaʁ/
Brouillard: broo-YAR. Soft ill like y; final d silent.
"Fog" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le brouillard | the fog Default noun. | Default noun. |
| du brouillard | fog / some fog Weather statements. | Weather statements. |
| un brouillard épais | thick fog Strong conditions. | Strong conditions. |
| dans le brouillard | in the fog Driving or walking. | Driving or walking. |
How to use brouillard in real life
- 1Morning commute
Le brouillard ralentit toute la périphérique.
The fog is slowing the whole beltway.
Le brouillard.
- 2Flight delay
Il y a du brouillard sur la piste.
There's fog on the runway.
Du brouillard.
- 3Hiking caution
On reste ensemble dans le brouillard.
We stay together in the fog.
Dans le brouillard.
Mistakes English speakers make with brouillard
Incorrect: La brouillard.
Correct: Le brouillard.
Brouillard is masculine.
Incorrect: Il y a du fog.
Correct: Il y a du brouillard.
Use brouillard.
Good to know
French road signs warn of brouillard with fog lights advice. In cities, autumn mornings often bring a soft brouillard that lifts by midi.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Driving to the airport
ChatPal
Tu vois ? Le brouillard commence déjà.
See? The fog is already starting.
You
Oui. On allume les feux dans le brouillard.
Yes. We'll turn on the lights in the fog.
ChatPal
Si le brouillard reste, on part plus tôt.
If the fog stays, we'll leave earlier.
You
D'accord. Je regarde le trafic.
OK. I'll check traffic.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fog" in French
How do you say fog in French?
Le brouillard.
How do you say it's foggy?
Il y a du brouillard.
Is brouillard masculine?
Yes: un brouillard.
How do you pronounce brouillard?
broo-YAR.
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