French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"The weather is nice" in French: il fait beau
il fait beau
The weather is nice in French is il fait beau — literally it makes nice. Use it for sun and mild days. Il fait mauvais is the opposite.
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How to pronounce il fait beau
Say it
eel fay boh
/il fɛ bo/
Il fait: eel fay. Beau: boh. Soft final: eel fay boh.
"The weather is nice" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il fait beau | the weather is nice Default. | Default. |
| il fait beau aujourd'hui | the weather is nice today Today. | Today. |
| il fait beau et chaud | it's nice and warm Extra detail. | Extra detail. |
| quel beau temps | what nice weather Exclamation cousin. | Exclamation cousin. |
How to use il fait beau in real life
- 1Opening a window
Regarde — il fait beau !
Look—the weather is nice!
Full phrase.
- 2Planning a walk
Il fait beau : on sort ?
The weather is nice: shall we go out?
Invite.
- 3Terrace coffee
Resteons dehors, il fait beau.
Let's stay outside; the weather is nice.
Reason.
Mistakes English speakers make with il fait beau
Incorrect: Le temps est beau (as the only habit).
Correct: Il fait beau.
Everyday French prefers il fait beau for weather.
Incorrect: Il est beau (for weather).
Correct: Il fait beau.
Weather uses faire: il fait beau.
Good to know
Il fait beau is classic café and elevator talk. French weather chat also uses il fait chaud / froid / gris. Forecasts say le temps sera beau demain.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing indoor vs outdoor lunch
ChatPal
Il fait beau — terrasse ?
The weather is nice—terrace?
You
Oui, il fait beau, profitons-en.
Yes, the weather is nice—let's enjoy it.
ChatPal
Parfait. Tant qu'il fait beau, on reste dehors.
Perfect. As long as the weather is nice, we stay outside.
You
Je prends des lunettes de soleil.
I'll grab sunglasses.
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FAQ
Common questions about "The weather is nice" in French
How do you say the weather is nice in French?
Il fait beau.
Opposite?
Il fait mauvais.
Why faire?
French weather expressions use il fait…
How do you pronounce beau?
boh.
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