English–French

“spring” in French

French

Alsoressort · printanier

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɛ̃tɑ̃/

Example

J'aime le printemps.

I like spring.

Illustration for printemps (spring)

How to say “spring” in French

“Spring” in French is printemps.

A threshold season when the landscape wakes from winter and begins to flower.

Full entry for printemps: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with printemps

Nous partons en vacances au printemps.

We are leaving for vacation in the spring.

Tips for using printemps

  • Au printemps means 'in spring' and combines the preposition à with the definite article le.

Other French words for “spring”

Le ressort du stylo est usé.

The pen's spring is worn out.

J'aime l'ambiance printanière du jardin.

I like the spring atmosphere of the garden.

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