D'hiver (en. Winter)

[divɛʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to the cold season, winter.
Winter clothes are often warm and thick.
Les vêtements d'hiver sont souvent chauds et épais.
Happening during winter.
Winter holidays are highly anticipated by children.
Les vacances d'hiver sont très attendues par les enfants.
Characteristic of winter.
Winter landscapes are beautiful with snow.
Les paysages d'hiver sont magnifiques avec la neige.

Etymology

From the French 'hiver' with the prefix 'd' indicating a relationship or origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

winter clothes
Clothes suitable for withstanding the winter cold.
vêtements d'hiver
winter sports
Sports activities practiced in winter, such as skiing.
sports d'hiver
winter cuisine
Hot and comforting dishes typical of the cold season.
cuisine d'hiver

Related Words

winter
The cold season of the year, between autumn and spring.
hiver
snow
Precipitation in the form of ice crystals characteristic of winter.
neige
cold
State of low temperature, often associated with winter.
froid

Slang Meanings

D'hiver
It's winter weather tonight, don't forget your puffer jacket.
Il fait un temps d'hiver ce soir, n'oublie pas ta doudoune.
To freeze in winter
It's so cold that we're freezing outside.
Il fait si froid qu'on se fait claquer d'hiver dehors.