Meaning
To state that snow is falling.
Cultural Background
Snow is rare in many parts of France, making 'Il neige' a notable event in cities like Paris. Snow is a way of life in Quebec. 'Il neige' is a daily reality for months. Snow is essential for the economy due to tourism.
Impersonal verbs
Remember that weather verbs in French are always third-person singular.
Don't use 'je'
You cannot say 'je neige'. You are not the snow!
Meaning
To state that snow is falling.
Impersonal verbs
Remember that weather verbs in French are always third-person singular.
Don't use 'je'
You cannot say 'je neige'. You are not the snow!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Regarde, ____ dehors !
Weather verbs require the impersonal 'il'.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct way to say it snowed yesterday.
Passé composé is used for completed actions in the past.
Match the tense.
Match 'Il neige' to its English equivalent.
Simple present in French often translates to present continuous in English.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Quel temps fait-il ? B: ____.
Correct impersonal conjugation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesRegarde, ____ dehors !
Weather verbs require the impersonal 'il'.
Choose the correct way to say it snowed yesterday.
Passé composé is used for completed actions in the past.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Simple present in French often translates to present continuous in English.
A: Quel temps fait-il ? B: ____.
Correct impersonal conjugation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, that is correct, but 'Il neige' is more common for weather reports.
No, it is neutral and used by everyone.
Use the future tense: 'Il neigera'.
Yes, 'Il' is the standard pronoun for 'it' in French.
Use 'Il neigeote'.
Yes, the grammar is standard across all French-speaking countries.
Related Phrases
Il pleut
similarIt is raining
Il fait froid
builds onIt is cold
Il y a de la neige
contrastThere is snow
