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météorologue

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At the A1 level, you only need to know that a 'météorologue' is a person who talks about the weather. You might see this word in a simple list of jobs like 'professeur', 'docteur', or 'météorologue'. You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet. Just remember it starts with 'météo', which is the word for weather. If you see a person on TV showing a map with suns and clouds, that is a person working in meteorology. You can say 'C'est un métier' (It is a job). Focus on the connection between the word and the weather symbols you already know.
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'météorologue' in basic descriptions of daily life. For example, 'Le météorologue dit qu'il va pleuvoir' (The meteorologist says it's going to rain). You are learning about professions and how to describe what people do. You should know that this person works with 'le ciel' (the sky) and 'les nuages' (the clouds). You can also use it to explain why you are carrying an umbrella: 'Le météorologue a annoncé de la pluie, donc j'ai mon parapluie.' This level focuses on using the word as a source of information for your daily decisions.
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At the B1 level, you should understand the distinction between the weather report ('la météo') and the scientist ('le météorologue'). You can use the word to talk about career choices or environmental issues. You might say, 'Je trouve le métier de météorologue fascinant parce qu'on aide les gens à rester en sécurité.' You can also understand the word when it appears in news articles or radio broadcasts. You should be able to discuss the importance of this job for farmers or pilots, using more complex structures like 'Il est important que le météorologue soit précis' (It is important that the meteorologist be precise).
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'météorologue' in technical or academic discussions. You can talk about the tools they use, such as 'les satellites' and 'les modèles informatiques'. You can participate in debates about climate change and mention how meteorologists provide the immediate evidence for global warming. You should understand the nuance between 'météorologue' and 'prévisionniste'. Your sentences should be more fluid: 'Bien que les météorologues disposent de technologies avancées, la prévision du temps reste une science complexe et parfois incertaine.' You can also use the word in the context of 'la vigilance météo'.
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At the C1 level, you can use 'météorologue' with professional precision. You understand the historical development of the profession and its role in modern society. You can analyze the rhetoric used by meteorologists during extreme weather events. You might discuss the 'responsabilité sociétale' of the meteorologist in the face of natural disasters. You are able to read specialized articles where the word is used in the context of 'fluides atmosphériques' or 'thermodynamique'. You can also use the word metaphorically or in high-level professional settings, such as at a conference on 'les sciences de la terre'.
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At the C2 level, 'météorologue' is a word you use effortlessly across all registers. You can discuss the philosophical implications of weather prediction and the limits of scientific certainty. You might explore the portrayal of the meteorologist in French literature or cinema. You can handle complex linguistic structures involving the word, such as 'L'expertise du météorologue, bien que sollicitée de toutes parts, se heurte souvent à l'imprévisibilité intrinsèque des systèmes chaotiques.' You are fully aware of the subtle differences between various atmospheric professions and can use the word in any socio-professional context with perfect accuracy.
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예시

météorologue 30초 만에

  • A 'météorologue' is a scientist who studies the atmosphere to forecast weather patterns and phenomena.
  • The word is gender-neutral but takes masculine (le) or feminine (la) articles depending on the person.
  • Commonly heard in French media and essential for understanding weather alerts and environmental discussions.
  • Distinct from 'la météo' (the forecast) and 'climatologue' (who studies long-term climate trends).

The French word météorologue is a specific noun used to describe a professional scientist who specializes in the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena. Unlike the casual term 'la météo', which refers to the weather report itself, a météorologue is the individual behind the data, the one who interprets complex atmospheric models to provide us with forecasts. This term is essential for English speakers to master because it bridges the gap between daily conversation and professional scientific discourse. In French society, where the weather is a primary topic of conversation (le petit parler), the role of the person predicting it carries significant weight, especially in agriculture, aviation, and disaster management.

L'Atmosphère
The gaseous envelope surrounding the earth, which is the primary subject of study for any meteorologist. They look at pressure, temperature, and humidity levels across various layers.

Le météorologue analyse les cartes satellites pour prévoir la tempête de demain.

Historically, the term has evolved from the Greek roots 'meteōros' (high in the air) and 'logos' (study). In modern France, the institution most associated with this profession is Météo-France. When you use this word, you are acknowledging the scientific rigor involved in the process. It is common to hear it in news broadcasts or read it in scientific journals. For instance, during a heatwave (une canicule), the media will frequently interview a météorologue to explain the high-pressure system causing the extreme temperatures. It is a gender-neutral noun in its form, though it takes masculine or feminine articles (le météorologue / la météorologue).

Prévisionniste
A sub-specialty of meteorology focused specifically on short-term weather prediction, often used interchangeably in casual French but more specific in technical contexts.

Furthermore, the word is used in discussions about climate change. While a climatologist studies long-term trends, a météorologue provides the immediate data points that inform those trends. In a professional setting, such as an airport or a naval base, the météorologue is the person responsible for the safety of the crew by providing real-time updates on wind shear, turbulence, and visibility. Understanding this word helps you navigate French media more effectively, as it appears in almost every daily news cycle.

La météorologue a expliqué que le réchauffement climatique rend les ouragans plus intenses.

Modélisation
The process of using mathematical equations to simulate the atmosphere, a core task for any modern meteorologist.

Using météorologue correctly requires attention to the surrounding syntax, particularly articles and adjectives. Because it is a profession, it follows the standard French rules for describing jobs. For example, when saying 'I am a meteorologist,' you would say 'Je suis météorologue' without the indefinite article 'un', unless you add an adjective (e.g., 'Je suis un météorologue passionné'). This nuance is vital for sounding natural to native speakers.

Subject Position
Le météorologue étudie les courants-jets pour comprendre les trajectoires des tempêtes hivernales.

Chaque matin, le météorologue de service met à jour les prévisions locales.

In more complex sentences, you might use the word in the context of professional consultation. For instance, 'Nous avons consulté un météorologue avant d'organiser le festival en plein air.' Here, the word functions as a professional title. It is also common to see it linked with specific verbs of action like 'prévoir' (to forecast), 'analyser' (to analyze), 'observer' (to observe), and 'alerter' (to warn). The verb 'alerter' is particularly relevant when a meteorologist issues a 'vigilance orange' or 'vigilance rouge'—the color-coded warning system used in France.

Object Position
Le gouvernement écoute attentivement le météorologue avant de déclarer l'état d'urgence naturelle.

When describing the characteristics of a meteorologist, use adjectives like 'expérimenté' (experienced), 'renommé' (renowned), or 'médiatique' (famous in the media). For example, 'C'est une météorologue très médiatique qui passe souvent à la télévision.' Note how the adjective 'médiatique' doesn't change gender, but 'expérimenté' would become 'expérimentée' if referring to a woman. This word is also frequently used in the plural: 'Les météorologues du monde entier collaborent pour suivre le phénomène El Niño.'

Les météorologues utilisent des superordinateurs pour traiter des milliards de données.

Possessive Usage
L'avis du météorologue est crucial pour les agriculteurs qui doivent décider quand récolter le blé.

The most common place to encounter the word météorologue is in the French media. Every evening, millions of French citizens tune in to watch 'le journal' (the news), which is invariably followed by 'la météo'. While the person on screen is often a 'présentateur' or 'présentatrice', they will frequently cite the 'météorologues de Météo-France' as their source. If there is a major weather event, like a 'tempête' or 'inondation', a professional météorologue will be brought into the studio to provide a technical explanation of the 'dépression' (low-pressure system) or 'anticyclone' (high-pressure system) involved.

Radio France
On stations like France Info, you will hear 'météorologue' mentioned during the frequent weather updates that occur every fifteen minutes.

Selon le météorologue de France Info, la perturbation arrivera par l'ouest ce soir.

Beyond the media, you will hear this word in educational and professional environments. At a university (l'université), students might say, 'Je veux devenir météorologue pour étudier l'impact du climat sur les océans.' In the aviation industry, pilots regularly communicate with a météorologue at the 'centre de contrôle' to get precise data on 'le vent de face' (headwind) or 'le givrage' (icing conditions). The word is also prevalent in political discussions regarding ecology and the 'transition énergétique', as these professionals provide the data needed to justify environmental policies.

Météo-France
The national meteorological service where the majority of French meteorologists work. It is a household name in France.

In literature and film, the météorologue is sometimes depicted as a solitary figure working in a remote station, like on a mountain top or in the Kerguelen Islands (French Southern and Antarctic Lands). This adds a touch of romanticism or isolation to the word. In daily life, if someone is very good at predicting the weather without tools, a friend might jokingly say, 'Tu es un vrai météorologue !' though this is a figurative use. Overall, the word is associated with precision, science, and the essential human desire to know what tomorrow's sky will look like.

Le météorologue a été invité au JT de 20h pour parler de la sécheresse exceptionnelle.

Vigilance Météo
The specific map created by meteorologists to warn the public about dangerous weather conditions.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make is confusing météorologue with the word 'météo'. While they share the same root, 'la météo' is the forecast or the weather itself, while 'le météorologue' is the person. Saying 'J'ai regardé le météorologue à la télé' is correct if you mean the person, but saying 'Le météorologue pour demain est mauvais' is incorrect; you should say 'La météo pour demain est mauvaise'.

Spelling and Accents
The word has two acute accents (é) and one 'o' in the middle. Beginners often forget the second 'é' or misplace the 'o'. It is 'mété-o-rologue', not 'métérologue'.

Faux: Il est un métérologue. Correct: Il est météorologue.

Another common mistake is the confusion between 'météorologue' and 'météorologiste'. While 'météorologiste' is technically a valid word in French, it is much less common and can sound slightly dated or overly technical in a way that 'météorologue' does not. In 99% of professional and casual situations, 'météorologue' is the preferred term. Furthermore, learners sometimes confuse 'météorologue' with 'climatologue'. A météorologue focuses on short-term atmospheric states (weather), while a climatologist focuses on long-term patterns (climate). Using them interchangeably in a scientific context is a significant error.

Gender Agreement
Even though the word ends in 'e', it is masculine by default for a man (un météorologue) and feminine for a woman (une météorologue). Don't forget to change the article!

Lastly, don't confuse 'météorologue' with 'météorite'. This might seem obvious, but in rapid speech, the similar prefixes can lead to slips of the tongue. A météorologue studies the clouds and rain, while a 'météorite' is a space rock that has fallen to Earth. To avoid this, focus on the 'logue' suffix, which always indicates a person who studies a subject (like 'biologue' or 'psychologue').

Faux: Le météorite a prévu de la pluie. Correct: Le météorologue a prévu de la pluie.

The 'Un' Pitfall
English speakers often say 'Je suis un météorologue'. In French, you drop the 'un' when stating your profession: 'Je suis météorologue'.

To expand your vocabulary beyond météorologue, it is useful to know related professions and terms. Depending on the level of formality and the specific task being performed, you might choose a different word. The most common alternative in a professional setting is 'prévisionniste'. This term specifically highlights the person's role in creating 'prévisions' (forecasts). While all prévisionnistes are meteorologists, not all meteorologists are prévisionnistes (some might be researchers or instrument specialists).

Climatologue
Focuses on long-term climate patterns (years, decades) rather than daily weather. This is a crucial distinction in scientific debate.

Le prévisionniste de Météo-France a émis une alerte aux orages.

In the world of television, you will encounter the term 'présentateur météo' or 'présentatrice météo'. These individuals are the 'weather anchors'. While some, like the famous Évelyne Dhéliat in France, are highly knowledgeable, their primary role is communication rather than primary scientific research. Another related term is 'ingénieur météo' (weather engineer), which refers to the people who design the sensors and systems used by the météorologue. In a more academic sense, you might hear 'scientifique de l'atmosphère' (atmospheric scientist).

Océanographe
Often works alongside meteorologists to study sea-air interactions, which are vital for predicting hurricanes and storms.

When comparing these words, consider the 'register' or the 'context'. Use 'météorologue' for the general profession, 'prévisionniste' for the person giving the forecast, and 'climatologue' for the scientist discussing global warming. If you are talking about the person on TV, 'présentateur météo' is the most accurate. Understanding these nuances will make your French sound much more sophisticated and precise, especially in discussions about the environment or current events.

Contrairement au météorologue, le climatologue étudie des données sur plusieurs siècles.

Hydrologue
A scientist who studies water movement, often collaborating with meteorologists during flood events.

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UK /me.te.ɔ.ʁɔ.lɔɡ/
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수준별 예문

1

Le météorologue aime les nuages.

The meteorologist likes clouds.

Subject + Verb + Object.

2

C'est un météorologue.

It is a meteorologist.

Using 'C'est' to identify a profession.

3

La météorologue est à la télé.

The meteorologist is on TV.

Feminine article 'La' with 'météorologue'.

4

Le météorologue regarde le soleil.

The meteorologist looks at the sun.

Simple present tense.

5

Où est le météorologue ?

Where is the meteorologist?

Question structure with 'Où'.

6

Le météorologue travaille beaucoup.

The meteorologist works a lot.

Adverb 'beaucoup' follows the verb.

7

Voici un météorologue français.

Here is a French meteorologist.

Adjective 'français' follows the noun.

8

Le météorologue dit : 'Il fait beau'.

The meteorologist says: 'It is nice weather'.

Direct speech.

1

Le météorologue annonce de la neige pour demain.

The meteorologist announces snow for tomorrow.

Verb 'annoncer' in the present tense.

2

Je veux parler avec un météorologue.

I want to speak with a meteorologist.

Infinitive 'parler' after 'vouloir'.

3

Le météorologue utilise un grand ordinateur.

The meteorologist uses a big computer.

Adjective 'grand' before the noun.

4

Ma sœur est devenue météorologue.

My sister became a meteorologist.

Passé composé with 'être'.

5

Le météorologue explique pourquoi il pleut.

The meteorologist explains why it is raining.

Relative clause with 'pourquoi'.

6

Nous écoutons le météorologue à la radio.

We listen to the meteorologist on the radio.

Preposition 'à la' for radio.

7

Le météorologue porte un manteau car il fait froid.

The meteorologist wears a coat because it is cold.

Conjunction 'car' to show reason.

8

Les météorologues étudient le vent.

The meteorologists study the wind.

Plural noun and verb agreement.

1

Le météorologue a prévenu les habitants de l'arrivée de l'ouragan.

The meteorologist warned the residents of the hurricane's arrival.

Passé composé with 'avoir'.

2

Si j'étais météorologue, je vivrais à la montagne.

If I were a meteorologist, I would live in the mountains.

Second conditional (Si + imparfait + conditionnel).

3

Le météorologue doit analyser beaucoup de données complexes.

The meteorologist must analyze a lot of complex data.

Modal verb 'devoir' + infinitive.

4

C'est une météorologue dont tout le monde parle.

She is a meteorologist that everyone is talking about.

Relative pronoun 'dont'.

5

Le météorologue a dit qu'il ferait chaud ce week-end.

The meteorologist said it would be hot this weekend.

Indirect speech with future in the past (conditionnel).

6

Il est difficile de devenir un bon météorologue.

It is difficult to become a good meteorologist.

Impersonal 'Il est' + adjective + 'de'.

7

Le météorologue travaille souvent la nuit pour surveiller les tempêtes.

The meteorologist often works at night to monitor storms.

Adverb 'souvent' placement.

8

Grâce au météorologue, nous avons pu éviter l'orage.

Thanks to the meteorologist, we were able to avoid the storm.

Expression 'Grâce au'.

1

Le météorologue a souligné l'importance des modèles numériques.

The meteorologist emphasized the importance of numerical models.

Verb 'souligner' in professional context.

2

Bien que le météorologue soit sûr de lui, le temps peut changer.

Although the meteorologist is sure of himself, the weather can change.

Subjunctive after 'Bien que'.

3

Le météorologue collabore avec des climatologues pour étudier le réchauffement.

The meteorologist collaborates with climatologists to study warming.

Verb 'collaborer avec'.

4

Toute erreur commise par le météorologue peut avoir des conséquences graves.

Any mistake made by the meteorologist can have serious consequences.

Passive past participle 'commise'.

5

Le météorologue a interprété les images satellites avec précision.

The meteorologist interpreted the satellite images with precision.

Adverbial phrase 'avec précision'.

6

Il n'y a pas un seul météorologue qui ne craigne la foudre.

There isn't a single meteorologist who doesn't fear lightning.

Subjunctive after 'Il n'y a pas... qui ne'.

7

Le météorologue a été interviewé par la presse internationale.

The meteorologist was interviewed by the international press.

Passive voice.

8

Selon les prévisions du météorologue, le gel détruira les récoltes.

According to the meteorologist's forecasts, the frost will destroy the crops.

Future simple 'détruira'.

1

L'expertise du météorologue s'avère indispensable pour la navigation maritime.

The meteorologist's expertise proves indispensable for maritime navigation.

Pronominal verb 's'avérer'.

2

Le météorologue a mis en évidence une corrélation entre ces deux phénomènes.

The meteorologist highlighted a correlation between these two phenomena.

Idiom 'mettre en évidence'.

3

On attend du météorologue une rigueur scientifique irréprochable.

We expect irreproachable scientific rigor from the meteorologist.

Passive sense with 'On attend de'.

4

Le météorologue a vulgarisé des concepts complexes pour le grand public.

The meteorologist popularized complex concepts for the general public.

Verb 'vulgariser' (to simplify for non-experts).

5

Malgré les critiques, le météorologue maintient sa position sur la trajectoire du cyclone.

Despite the criticism, the meteorologist maintains his position on the cyclone's trajectory.

Conjunction 'Malgré'.

6

Le météorologue s'appuie sur une multitude de capteurs répartis sur le territoire.

The meteorologist relies on a multitude of sensors distributed across the territory.

Pronominal verb 's'appuyer sur'.

7

Le rôle du météorologue a considérablement évolué avec l'informatique.

The role of the meteorologist has evolved considerably with computing.

Adverb 'considérablement' placement.

8

Le météorologue doit faire preuve de discernement face à des modèles contradictoires.

The meteorologist must show discernment when faced with contradictory models.

Expression 'faire preuve de'.

1

La sagacité du météorologue permit d'anticiper la crue centennale.

The meteorologist's sagacity allowed for the anticipation of the hundred-year flood.

Passé simple 'permit'.

2

Le météorologue s'interroge sur la pérennité des modèles actuels face au chaos climatique.

The meteorologist wonders about the sustainability of current models in the face of climatic chaos.

Pronominal verb 's'interroger sur'.

3

Nul n'est mieux placé que le météorologue pour témoigner de l'instabilité de la biosphère.

No one is better placed than the meteorologist to testify to the instability of the biosphere.

Formal negation 'Nul n'est'.

4

Le météorologue décrypte les arcanes de la dynamique des fluides.

The meteorologist decodes the mysteries of fluid dynamics.

Literary word 'arcanes'.

5

Il incombe au météorologue de traduire l'incertitude en probabilités exploitables.

It is incumbent upon the meteorologist to translate uncertainty into actionable probabilities.

Formal structure 'Il incombe à... de'.

6

Le météorologue, par son analyse, déjoue les pièges des apparences saisonnières.

The meteorologist, through his analysis, thwarts the traps of seasonal appearances.

Verb 'déjouer' (to thwart).

7

L'herméneutique des données atmosphériques constitue le cœur du métier de météorologue.

The hermeneutics of atmospheric data constitutes the heart of the meteorologist's profession.

Highly academic term 'herméneutique'.

8

Le météorologue s'érige en rempart contre l'impréparation face aux aléas du ciel.

The meteorologist establishes himself as a bulwark against lack of preparation for the hazards of the sky.

Metaphorical use of 's'ériger en'.

자주 쓰는 조합

météorologue de service
devenir météorologue
météorologue renommé
consulter un météorologue
météorologue à Météo-France
selon le météorologue
météorologue qualifié
météorologue en chef
météorologue médiatique
avis du météorologue

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Le météorologue s'est trompé.

— Commonly said when the weather forecast was wrong. It reflects the public's frustration with unpredictable weather.

Encore une fois, le météorologue s'est trompé !

C'est un métier de météorologue.

— Used to describe a job that requires studying the sky. It can be used literally or figuratively.

Pour savoir quand planter, c'est un métier de météorologue.

Demandez au météorologue.

— A suggestion to seek expert advice on weather conditions.

Si vous voulez sortir en mer, demandez au météorologue.

Le météorologue prévoit...

— The standard way to introduce a forecast. It is used daily in news reports.

Le météorologue prévoit une baisse des températures.

Un vrai météorologue.

— Can be used as a compliment for someone good at predicting weather casually.

Tu savais qu'il allait pleuvoir ? Tu es un vrai météorologue !

Météorologue de formation.

— Used to specify that someone has a degree in meteorology even if they do something else now.

Il est journaliste, mais météorologue de formation.

Appeler le météorologue.

— To contact the weather station or professional for information.

L'aéroport doit appeler le météorologue d'urgence.

Le météorologue confirme.

— Used when an expert validates a weather observation or trend.

Le météorologue confirme que l'été sera sec.

Le travail du météorologue.

— Refers to the daily tasks and duties of the profession.

Le travail du météorologue est essentiel pour l'aviation.

Grâce aux météorologues.

— Used to give credit to the profession for warnings or safety.

Grâce aux météorologues, la ville a été évacuée à temps.

관용어 및 표현

"Faire la pluie et le beau temps"

— To be all-powerful; to decide everything. While not about the job, it uses weather imagery.

Dans cette entreprise, c'est le patron qui fait la pluie et le beau temps.

informal
"Être dans le brouillard"

— To be confused or lost. A meteorologist deals with real fog, but this is the figurative use.

Je ne comprends rien, je suis complètement dans le brouillard.

neutral
"Parler de la pluie et du beau temps"

— To engage in small talk. This is what people do after hearing the meteorologist.

Nous avons passé une heure à parler de la pluie et du beau temps.

neutral
"Un temps de chien"

— Terrible weather. A meteorologist might report this more formally as 'conditions défavorables'.

Quel temps de chien aujourd'hui !

informal
"Avoir la tête dans les nuages"

— To be daydreaming. Literally what a meteorologist does, but figuratively used for lack of focus.

Écoute-moi, tu as encore la tête dans les nuages !

neutral
"Après la pluie, le beau temps"

— Things will get better. A common optimistic proverb based on weather cycles.

Ne sois pas triste, après la pluie, le beau temps.

neutral
"Vendre du vent"

— To promise things that won't happen. Related to the wind studied by meteorologists.

Ce politicien ne fait que vendre du vent.

informal
"Coup de foudre"

— Love at first sight. Uses the meteorological term for lightning.

Entre eux, ce fut un véritable coup de foudre.

neutral
"Vent en poupe"

— To be successful; to have the wind in one's sails.

Cette nouvelle technologie a le vent en poupe.

neutral
"Calme avant la tempête"

— A peaceful period before trouble starts. Meteorologists track this literally.

Tout est trop tranquille, c'est le calme avant la tempête.

neutral
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