Signification
Describes weather conditions where the sun is shining brightly.
Contexte culturel
British people love to talk about the weather. Saying 'It's sunny' is a way to express joy because sunny days are often rare. In Australia, 'It's sunny' is often a reminder to 'Slip, Slop, Slap' (slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat). In the US, weather is a standard topic for small talk with coworkers or neighbors to avoid awkward silences. On social media, 'It's sunny' is a very common caption for travel photos or 'outfit of the day' posts.
The 'Dummy It'
Always remember to start weather sentences with 'It's'. English speakers never say 'Is sunny'.
Sun vs. Sunny
Don't say 'The weather is sun'. Use the adjective 'sunny'.
Signification
Describes weather conditions where the sun is shining brightly.
The 'Dummy It'
Always remember to start weather sentences with 'It's'. English speakers never say 'Is sunny'.
Sun vs. Sunny
Don't say 'The weather is sun'. Use the adjective 'sunny'.
Social Lubricant
If you don't know what to say to someone, just say 'It's sunny today!' It's the easiest way to start a conversation.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence about the weather.
Look at the sky! It ___ sunny.
We use the verb 'to be' (is) with adjectives like 'sunny'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best way to describe the weather.
You need both the subject 'it' and the adjective 'sunny'.
Match the weather to the activity.
Match the following:
Sunny weather is perfect for the beach.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Should I take my sunglasses? B: Yes, ___.
You wear sunglasses when it is sunny.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Weather Adjectives
Sun
- • Sunny
- • Bright
- • Clear
Water
- • Rainy
- • Cloudy
- • Foggy
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLook at the sky! It ___ sunny.
We use the verb 'to be' (is) with adjectives like 'sunny'.
Choose the best way to describe the weather.
You need both the subject 'it' and the adjective 'sunny'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Sunny weather is perfect for the beach.
A: Should I take my sunglasses? B: Yes, ___.
You wear sunglasses when it is sunny.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, that is perfectly correct, but 'It's sunny' is much more common in daily speech.
No, 'sunny' is an adjective. 'Sun' is the noun.
The most direct opposite is 'It's cloudy'.
In English, every sentence needs a subject. Since the weather doesn't have a clear 'person' doing the action, we use 'it' as a placeholder.
Yes! You can say someone has a 'sunny personality', meaning they are very cheerful.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation, from a casual text to a business meeting.
You can ask 'Is it sunny outside?'
You can say 'It's partly sunny'.
No, you must say 'It's sunny' or 'It's a sunny day'.
Not necessarily. In winter, it can be 'sunny but freezing'.
Expressions liées
The sun is out
similarThe sun is visible in the sky.
It's bright
similarThere is a lot of light.
Clear skies
similarNo clouds in the sky.
Sunny side up
specialized formA way to fry eggs without flipping them.
