French word

climatique

Pronunciation

IPA/klimatik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveclimate-related

Example

Il y a des événements climatiques extrêmes cet été.

There are extreme climate-related events this summer.

Illustration for climatique (climate-related)

More examples

Le changement climatique menace la biodiversité locale.

Climate change threatens local biodiversity.

Core concept

Long-term atmospheric conditions shaping a region.

Common phrases

  • changement climatique

    climate change

  • conditions climatiques

    climatic conditions

  • phénomène climatique

    climatic phenomenon

Similar words

météorologique: Relating to short-term weather changes or forecasts.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte au climat, c'est-à-dire aux caractéristiques atmosphériques durables d'une région.

Word origin

The adjective climatique derives from climat plus -ique, and climat developed through Latin clima from Greek klima, whose meaning shifted from inclination or latitude to climate.

Usage tips

  • Climatique usually belongs to formal, scientific, or news language, while la météo and le temps refer more readily to everyday weather.

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