French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sky" in French: ciel
le ciel
Sky in French is le ciel, masculine. Un beau ciel means a nice sky. Dans le ciel is in the sky — for planes, birds, and stars.
Morning walk
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How to pronounce ciel
Say it
luh syehl
/lə sjɛl/
Ciel is syehl: like see + ell blended. Le ciel is luh-syehl.
"Sky" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le ciel | the sky Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un beau ciel | a beautiful sky Weather compliment. | Weather compliment. |
| dans le ciel | in the sky Location. | Location. |
| ciel bleu | blue sky Clear weather. | Clear weather. |
How to use ciel in real life
- 1Morning walk
Le ciel est parfaitement bleu.
The sky is perfectly blue.
Le ciel + weather.
- 2Airport
L'avion disparaît dans le ciel.
The plane disappears into the sky.
Dans le ciel.
- 3Storm coming
Le ciel devient tout gris.
The sky is turning all grey.
Changing sky.
Mistakes English speakers make with ciel
Incorrect: La ciel.
Correct: Le ciel.
Ciel is masculine.
Incorrect: Le sky est bleu.
Correct: Le ciel est bleu.
Use ciel.
Good to know
Ciel also appears in mild surprise — Ciel ! — but for weather and travel, le ciel stays literal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching the sunset from a balcony
ChatPal
Regarde le ciel ce soir.
Look at the sky tonight.
You
Oui, le ciel est orange et rose.
Yes, the sky is orange and pink.
ChatPal
On prend une photo ?
Shall we take a photo?
You
Vite, avant que ça change.
Quick, before it changes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sky" in French
How do you say sky in French?
Le ciel.
Is ciel masculine?
Yes: le ciel.
How do you say in the sky?
Dans le ciel.
How do you pronounce ciel?
Syehl.
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