French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Is it going to rain?" in French: Il va pleuvoir ?
Il va pleuvoir ?
Is it going to rain? in French is Il va pleuvoir ? You can also ask Tu crois qu'il va pleuvoir ? for a softer opinion check.
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How to pronounce Il va pleuvoir ?
Say it
eel vah pluh-VWAHR
/il va plœ.vwaʁ/
Il va pleuvoir is eel vah pluh-VWAHR. Eu in pleuvoir is like French eu; soft r at the end.
"Is it going to rain?" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Il va pleuvoir ? | Is it going to rain? Direct forecast question. | Direct forecast question. |
| Tu crois qu'il va pleuvoir ? | Do you think it will rain? Softer. | Softer. |
| Il risque de pleuvoir. | It might rain. Possibility. | Possibility. |
| Prends un parapluie. | Take an umbrella. Practical follow-up. | Practical follow-up. |
How to use Il va pleuvoir ? in real life
- 1Looking at the sky
Il va pleuvoir dans dix minutes.
It's going to rain in ten minutes.
Statement form of the same pattern.
- 2Before a picnic
Il va pleuvoir ? On reporte ?
Is it going to rain? Shall we postpone?
Question with space before ?
- 3Packing a bag
Prends un imper, il va pleuvoir.
Take a raincoat; it's going to rain.
Advice + forecast.
Mistakes English speakers make with Il va pleuvoir ?
Incorrect: Il va rain ?
Correct: Il va pleuvoir ?
Use pleuvoir, not English rain.
Incorrect: Il va à pleuvoir ?
Correct: Il va pleuvoir ?
Aller + infinitive: no à before pleuvoir.
Good to know
French weather chat loves short yes/no forecasts: il va pleuvoir, il va neiger. Apps and radio still use the same aller + infinitive shape.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving for a match
ChatPal
Il va pleuvoir ce soir ?
Is it going to rain tonight?
You
Oui, il va pleuvoir après vingt heures.
Yes, it's going to rain after eight.
ChatPal
Je prends mon coupe-vent.
I'll take my windbreaker.
You
Moi aussi. On se retrouve à l'entrée.
Me too. See you at the entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Is it going to rain?" in French
How do you ask if it will rain?
Il va pleuvoir ?
Why va + pleuvoir?
Aller + infinitive marks the near future.
How do I say it might rain?
Il risque de pleuvoir.
How do you pronounce pleuvoir?
Pluh-VWAHR.
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