French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sunny" in French: ensoleillé(e)
ensoleillé(e)
Note: "it's sunny": il y a du soleil
Sunny in French is ensoleillé / ensoleillée for places and days. People also say il y a du soleil or il fait soleil for "it's sunny".
Terrace choice
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How to pronounce ensoleillé(e)
Say it
ahn-so-leh-YAY
/ɑ̃.sɔ.lɛ.je/
Ensoleillé is ahn-so-leh-YAY. Nasal en, then clear yay ending. Feminine adds a slight longer yay feel: ensoleillée.
"Sunny" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ensoleillé / ensoleillée | sunny Describing a place, terrace, or day. | Describing a place, terrace, or day. |
| il y a du soleil | it's sunny / there's sun Very common weather line. | Very common weather line. |
| il fait soleil | it's sunny Everyday alternative. | Everyday alternative. |
| une journée ensoleillée | a sunny day Feminine agreement. | Feminine agreement. |
How to use ensoleillé(e) in real life
- 1Terrace choice
On prend la table ensoleillée.
We'll take the sunny table.
Ensoleillée agrees with table (f).
- 2Forecast
Demain sera plus ensoleillé.
Tomorrow will be sunnier.
Masculine default for the day/weather feel.
- 3Apartment listing
Le salon est très ensoleillé le matin.
The living room is very sunny in the morning.
Ensoleillé for a room.
Mistakes English speakers make with ensoleillé(e)
Incorrect: Il est sunny.
Correct: Il y a du soleil. / C'est ensoleillé.
Use soleil phrases or ensoleillé, not English sunny.
Incorrect: Une journée ensoleillé.
Correct: Une journée ensoleillée.
Agree: journée is feminine.
Good to know
Weather apps and chats mix il fait beau, il y a du soleil, and ensoleillé. Beach towns love une terrasse ensoleillée as a selling point.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a picnic spot
ChatPal
Tu veux un coin ensoleillé ou à l'ombre ?
Do you want a sunny spot or shade?
You
Ensoleillé, j'ai froid à l'ombre.
Sunny — I'm cold in the shade.
ChatPal
OK. Il y a une pelouse bien ensoleillée là-bas.
OK. There's a nice sunny lawn over there.
You
Parfait pour la nappe.
Perfect for the picnic blanket.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunny" in French
How do you say sunny in French?
Ensoleillé / ensoleillée.
How do I say it's sunny?
Il y a du soleil, or il fait soleil.
Do I need agreement?
Yes with nouns: une terrasse ensoleillée.
How do you pronounce ensoleillé?
Ahn-so-leh-YAY.
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