Été (en. Summer)
/e.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Season during which temperatures are generally higher.
Summer is my favorite season to go to the beach.
L'été est ma saison préférée pour aller à la plage.
Holiday period for many students.
The children have been on summer vacation for two months.
Les enfants sont en vacances d'été depuis deux mois.
Time of the year generally associated with outdoor activities.
We planned a trip this summer to the south of France.
Nous avons prévu un voyage cet été dans le sud de la France.
Etymology
From Latin 'aestatem', meaning 'summer, heat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Indian summer
A warm and sunny period at the beginning of autumn.
été indien
the love of summer
A summer love, often romantic and fleeting.
l'amour de l'été
summer vacation
A time off generally during the summer season.
vacances d'été
Related Words
hot
High temperature, often associated with summer.
chaud
beach
Extends along the coast, often crowded during summer.
plage
vacation
Rest time often taken during the summer season.
vacances
Slang Meanings
The summer of carefree days
When we talk about the summer of carefree days, we refer to childhood memories.
Quand on parle de l'été des insouciants, on fait référence à des souvenirs d'enfance.
The summer of festivals
During the summer, the city is filled with music thanks to the summer of festivals.
Pendant l'été, la ville est pleine de musique grâce à l'été des festivals.