Ready for some small talk? In this quiz, you'll practise the most essential French expressions for describing the sky, the seasons, and the temperature — perfect small talk for anywhere in the French-speaking world. Bonne chance !
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Question 1
Your French exchange partner says, "En automne, les feuilles tombent." You know "les feuilles tombent" means "the leaves fall." What does "automne" mean?
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It's a sweltering August afternoon in Marseille. You want to tell someone how hot it is. What do you say?
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You arrive at your Airbnb in Nice and your host greets you with a smile, saying "Il fait beau aujourd'hui !" What does she mean?
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You're video-calling a friend in Paris. The sky behind them looks completely grey and overcast. You want to say it's cloudy. What do you say?
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You wake up in a chalet in the French Alps in December and see everything covered in white. You want to tell your family it's snowing. What do you say?
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You're planning a picnic in Provence, but the forecast says "Il y a du vent." Should you hold onto your hat? What does this mean?
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Your French pen pal asks which season you like best. You want to answer "spring." Which word do you choose?
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You bump into a neighbor on the street in Lyon and want to ask, "What's the weather like today?" What do you say?
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You're sitting at a café in Paris. A stranger glances out the window and mutters, "Il pleut." You reach for your umbrella. What did they say?
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It's a cold February morning in Montreal. You want to tell your friend how chilly it is outside. What do you say?
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