English–French

“temperature” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tɑ̃peʁatyʁ/

Example

Contrôle la température de l'eau avant de cuisiner.

Check the temperature of the water before cooking.

Illustration for température (temperature)

How to say “temperature” in French

“Temperature” in French is température.

A thermometer reading that places heat or cold on a scale for air, bodies, or objects.

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

Example sentences with température

La température extérieure a beaucoup baissé.

The outside temperature dropped a lot.

Tips for using température

  • Température is feminine, so standard forms include la température and une température.

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