English–French
“scorching” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kanikylɛʁ/
Example
Aujourd'hui, la météo prévoit une journée caniculaire.
Today, the weather forecast predicts a scorching day.
How to say “scorching” in French
“Scorching” in French is caniculaire.
A long, oppressive spell of heat that slows transport, work, and daily life.
Example sentences with caniculaire
Pendant la période caniculaire, il faut boire beaucoup d'eau.
During the period of extreme heat, you need to drink plenty of water.
Tips for using caniculaire
- The adjective has one form for masculine and feminine singular: un épisode caniculaire and une période caniculaire; the plural is caniculaires.