French word

météo

Pronunciation

IPA/meteo/

Meaning

  • feminine nounweather forecast

Example

J'ai regardé la météo ce matin.

I watched the weather forecast this morning.

Illustration for météo (weather forecast)

More examples

Je consulte la météo avant de sortir.

I check the weather forecast before going out.

Core concept

A compact bulletin that turns changing skies, temperatures, and wind into a local forecast.

Common phrases

  • regarder la météo

    check the weather forecast

  • consulter la météo

    check the weather forecast

  • site météo

    weather forecast website

Similar words

temps: The state of the sky and weather in a particular area.
bulletin: A concise notice providing weather information.
prévision: Information predicting what the weather will be like later.
climat: A region's typical weather patterns over many years.

Definition in French

Annonce brève des prévisions météorologiques pour un lieu donné, employée couramment dans la vie de tous les jours.

Word origin

French météo comes from the shortening of météorologie, whose first element derives from Greek meteōra, things observed in the air.

Usage tips

  • Météo is the ordinary everyday term, while météorologie is used for the scientific field and its study.

Other meanings

  • weathernoun

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