English–French

“sun” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/solɛj/

Example

Le soleil brille aujourd'hui.

The sun is shining today.

Illustration for soleil (sun)

How to say “sun” in French

“Sun” in French is soleil.

The high natural light that spreads across the Earth by day and brings warmth.

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

Example sentences with soleil

Les enfants jouent en plein soleil.

The children are playing in full sun.

Tips for using soleil

  • For sunny weather, French commonly uses il y a du soleil or il fait beau; il fait soleil is less usual.

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