French Conversation · Level 9
88 words
French word
hiver
Pronunciation
IPA/ivɛʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounwinter
Example
Les enfants aiment jouer dans la neige en hiver.
The children like playing in the snow in winter.
More examples
En hiver, je porte toujours un manteau chaud.
During winter, I always wear a warm coat.
Core concept
A cold season that turns familiar places into frosty landscapes and can cover them with snow.
Common phrases
en hiver
during winter
les vacances d'hiver
winter holidays
l'hiver prochain
next winter
Similar words
printemps: The season when blooming begins and temperatures start to rise.
été: The year's hottest season, bringing the longest hours of daylight.
automne: The season when leaves change color and crops reach harvest.
saison: One of several periods dividing the year according to its typical climate.
Definition in French
Saison la plus froide de l'année, marquée par des températures basses et souvent par la neige.
Word origin
French hiver comes through Old French from Latin hibernum, the neuter form of hibernus meaning 'of winter'.
Usage tips
- Seasonal time is usually expressed with en hiver, while a particular winter takes the article in l'hiver or a demonstrative in cet hiver.