D'automne (en. Autumn)
/d‿otɔn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is specific to the autumn season.
The autumn leaves fall from the trees.
Les feuilles d'automne tombent des arbres.
Characteristic of the autumn period, often used to describe changes in nature.
We picked autumn fruits at the orchard.
Nous avons cueilli des fruits d'automne au verger.
Used to describe iconic autumn colors, such as red and orange.
She wore an autumn scarf in warm tones.
Elle a porté une écharpe d'automne aux teintes chaudes.
Etymology
From the French 'automne', which comes from the Latin 'autumnus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
autumn colors
The shades of colors observed during the autumn season.
couleurs d'automne
autumn assessment
Evaluation of results or performances after an autumn period.
bilan d'automne
autumn light
The soft, golden light characteristic of the autumn season.
lumière d'automne
Related Words
autumn
Season located between summer and winter.
automne
leaf
Vegetal organ that is generally flat and green, which falls in autumn.
feuille
harvest
Action of gathering cultivated products, often performed in autumn.
récolte
Slang Meanings
Nostalgic feeling related to autumn.
This autumn weather gives me a bit of the blues.
Ce temps d'automne me donne un coup de blues.
Typical autumn event or activity.
We planned a pumpkin spice weekend this autumn.
On a prévu un week-end pumpkin spice ce d'automne.