French Weather Small Talk: Five Phrases to Practise

To talk about today’s weather in French, ask “Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui?” (What is the weather like today?), then answer “Il fait beau” (The weather is nice) or “Il pleut” (It is raining). Add a plan to turn the words into a short conversation.

Ask about the weather

“Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui?” means “What is the weather like today?” Say “Bonjour” (hello) first if you wish, then ask. After hearing the answer, try repeating it in your own words.

Say it is nice or raining

“Il fait beau” means the weather is nice; “Il pleut” means it is raining. For example, A asks “Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui?” and B answers “Il pleut.” Look outside and practise the sentence that matches the conditions.

Describe cold or heat

“Il fait froid” means it is cold, while “Il fait chaud” means it is hot. Combine conditions: “Il fait beau et chaud” (The weather is nice and hot). These phrases describe the weather rather than one person’s feeling.

Add your plan

When the weather is nice, try “Je vais me promener” (I’m going for a walk); when it rains, try “Je vais rester à la maison” (I’m going to stay home). These are practice suggestions, not forecasts; make plans for the actual conditions.

Practise with a character

In Jogen, choose French and a conversation character. Type: “Ask about today’s weather in simple French, wait for my answer, then ask about my plan.” Describe the weather, then your plan; play the reply audio and expand its translation to check. AI can make mistakes, so check important expressions in a dictionary or learning material.

Ask about the weather, answer and share a plan — Ask about the weather, answer, then share a plan in French.

Sources: TV5MONDE weather expressions; Nagoya University introductory French grammar.