French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Spring" in French: printemps
le printemps
Spring in French is le printemps, masculine. Say au printemps for in spring. Le début du printemps marks milder weeks after winter.
Travel plans
On préfère voyager au printemps.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce printemps
Say it
luh pran-TAHN
/lə pʁɛ̃.tɑ̃/
Printemps: pran-TAHN. Nasal -temps. Le printemps is luh pran-TAHN.
"Spring" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le printemps | spring Season. | Season. |
| au printemps | in spring Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| début du printemps | early spring Start of season. | Start of season. |
| un temps de printemps | spring-like weather Mild day. | Mild day. |
How to use printemps in real life
- 1Travel plans
On préfère voyager au printemps.
We prefer traveling in spring.
Au printemps.
- 2Allergy chat
Dès le printemps, mon nez réagit.
As soon as spring comes, my nose reacts.
Le printemps.
- 3Garden talk
Le printemps est parfait pour planter.
Spring is perfect for planting.
Season as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with printemps
Incorrect: En printemps on sort plus.
Correct: Au printemps on sort plus.
Use au printemps, not en.
Incorrect: Le spring arrive.
Correct: Le printemps arrive.
Use printemps.
Good to know
Au printemps people reopen terraces and talk allergies (pollen). School calendars still feel winter's end. Fashion and tourism ads lean hard on printemps as light jackets and longer evenings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a city break
ChatPal
On vise le printemps pour Lisbonne ?
Shall we aim for spring for Lisbon?
You
Oui — au printemps les prix sont plus doux.
Yes—in spring prices are gentler.
ChatPal
Parfait. Le printemps, c'est notre fenêtre.
Perfect. Spring is our window.
You
Je regarde les vols ce soir.
I'll look at flights tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Spring" in French
How do you say spring in French?
Le printemps.
How do you say in spring?
Au printemps.
Is printemps masculine?
Yes.
How do you pronounce printemps?
pran-TAHN.
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