French word

hivernal

Pronunciation

IPA/ivɛʁnal/

Meaning

  • adjectivewinter

Example

Le paysage hivernal est magnifique.

The winter landscape is magnificent.

Illustration for hivernal (winter)

More examples

Il faut une tenue adaptée pour les journées hivernales.

Suitable clothing is needed for winter days.

Core concept

The visual and practical character of a landscape, climate, or activity during the cold season.

Common phrases

  • période hivernale

    winter period

  • conditions hivernales

    winter conditions

  • tenue hivernale

    winter attire

Similar words

froid: Cold to the touch because of its low temperature.
frais: Pleasantly cool and fresh rather than severely cold.
enneigé: With the ground or landscape covered in snow.
sombre: Dark because there is little light, with a subdued atmosphere.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte à la saison froide et sert à décrire le climat, le paysage ou les activités propres à l'hiver.

Word origin

Hivernal derives from Latin hibernalis, a form built on hibernus, winter, to express a connection with that season.

Usage tips

  • Hivernal agrees in gender and number: hivernale is feminine singular, and hivernaux is masculine plural.

Other meanings

  • wintryadjective

Opposites

  • estivalsummeradjective

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