Meaning
To ask about the current weather conditions.
Cultural Background
Weather talk is a polite social lubricant. Weather is a very frequent topic due to extreme seasonal changes. Complaining about the rain is a national pastime. Weather is often discussed in relation to mountain activities.
Remember 'faire'
Always use 'faire' for weather. Never 'être'.
Don't confuse time
Time is 'heure', weather is 'temps'.
Meaning
To ask about the current weather conditions.
Remember 'faire'
Always use 'faire' for weather. Never 'être'.
Don't confuse time
Time is 'heure', weather is 'temps'.
Use it to start
It is the best way to start a conversation with a stranger.
Small talk
French people love talking about the weather.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing verb.
Quel temps ____-il ?
The verb 'faire' is always used for weather.
Choose the correct question.
Which is correct?
This is the standard inversion for questions.
Match the question to the answer.
Quel temps fait-il ? -> Il fait beau.
Pairs the question with a logical response.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ____? B: Il pleut.
The answer describes weather, so the question must be about weather.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesQuel temps ____-il ?
The verb 'faire' is always used for weather.
Which is correct?
This is the standard inversion for questions.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Pairs the question with a logical response.
A: ____? B: Il pleut.
The answer describes weather, so the question must be about weather.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is neutral and polite.
'Temps' is the general word for weather.
It is neutral.
No, you need the 'il'.
The question remains the same.
Yes, it is universal.
Yes, add 'demain'.
Use 'Il fait...' followed by the weather.
No, it is very polite.
It is an impersonal pronoun for nature.
No, use 'climat'.
It is one of the most common phrases.
Related Phrases
Il fait beau
builds onIt is nice weather.
Il fait mauvais
builds onIt is bad weather.
Quelle heure est-il ?
contrastWhat time is it?
La météo
similarThe weather forecast.
