French word

nuageux

Pronunciation

IPA/nɥaʒø/

Meaning

  • adjectivecloudy

Example

Le ciel est nuageux.

The sky is cloudy.

Illustration for nuageux (cloudy)

More examples

Le temps est nuageux ce matin.

The weather is cloudy this morning.

Core concept

A daylight sky partly veiled by a broad layer of clouds.

Common phrases

  • temps nuageux

    cloudy weather

  • ciel nuageux

    cloudy sky

  • après-midi nuageux

    cloudy afternoon

Similar words

couvert: Thick clouds cover the sky, allowing almost no sunlight through.
pluvieux: Rain is falling or likely to fall.
brumeux: Fine mist near the ground reduces visibility.
voilé: Thin clouds make the sun appear hazy.

Definition in French

Qui qualifie un temps où les nuages rendent le ciel moins lumineux, utilisé pour décrire une journée sans soleil fort.

Word origin

The adjective nuageux developed from nuage with -eux, a suffix that forms adjectives expressing a connection with or presence of the noun.

Usage tips

  • For the weather itself, French commonly uses Le ciel est nuageux, whereas Il fait nuageux is less idiomatic.

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