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"Winter" in French: hiver
l'hiver
Winter in French is l'hiver, masculine. Keep hiver visible after l'. Say en hiver for in winter. L'hiver dernier is last winter.
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How to pronounce hiver
Say it
lee-VAIR
/l‿i.vɛʁ/
Hiver: ee-VAIR (silent h). With the article, l'hiver is lee-VAIR. Clear air ending.
"Winter" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'hiver | winter Season name. | Season name. |
| en hiver | in winter Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| l'hiver dernier / prochain | last / next winter Calendar reference. | Calendar reference. |
| sports d'hiver | winter sports Skiing holidays. | Skiing holidays. |
How to use hiver in real life
- 1Packing list
L'hiver, j'emporte toujours un manteau épais.
In winter I always take a thick coat.
L'hiver as topic.
- 2Ski chat
En hiver on part souvent aux sports d'hiver.
In winter we often go winter-sports.
En hiver.
- 3Energy bill
Le chauffage coûte cher pendant l'hiver.
Heating costs a lot during winter.
Pendant l'hiver.
Mistakes English speakers make with hiver
Incorrect: Au hiver il neige.
Correct: En hiver il neige.
Use en hiver.
Incorrect: Le winter est long.
Correct: L'hiver est long.
Use hiver, and keep it visible after l'.
Good to know
French winters vary wildly: mild Atlantic coasts vs Alpine sports d'hiver. Schools have vacances d'hiver. Markets push vin chaud and citrus when l'hiver settles in.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing vacation dates
ChatPal
Tu préfères l'hiver à la montagne ?
Do you prefer winter in the mountains?
You
Oui — l'hiver, j'adore skier.
Yes—in winter I love skiing.
ChatPal
Alors on réserve en hiver, mi-février.
Then we'll book in winter, mid-February.
You
Parfait, j'apporte les skis.
Perfect, I'll bring the skis.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Winter" in French
How do you say winter in French?
L'hiver.
How do you say in winter?
En hiver.
Is hiver masculine?
Yes.
How do you pronounce l'hiver?
lee-VAIR.
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