L'automne (en. Autumn)
/lotɔmn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The time of year when days shorten and leaves change color.
Autumn is my favorite season because of the colors of the leaves.
L'automne est ma saison préférée à cause des couleurs des feuilles.
The period when harvests are generally carried out.
In autumn, we often harvest in the fields.
En automne, nous faisons souvent des récoltes dans les champs.
The transition from summer to winter.
Autumn marks the beginning of cooler evenings.
L'automne marque le début des soirées plus fraîches.
Etymology
From the Latin 'autumnus', which means 'autumn'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the golden autumn
a reference to the beauty of golden leaves in autumn.
l'automne doré
autumn skies
refers to the light and unique colors of the sky during this season.
les ciels d'automne
the harvest time
indicates the period of gathering fruits and vegetables.
le temps des récoltes
Related Words
leaf
Plant organ that grows on branches, often colored in autumn.
feuille
harvest
Action of picking fruits, vegetables, or grains.
récolte
winter
Season that follows autumn.
hiver
Slang Meanings
The time when it gets cool and days become rainy.
With autumn, you need to go out with an umbrella.
Avec l'automne, il faut sortir avec un parapluie.
The time of the school return after summer holidays.
The children are all excited for autumn and going back to school.
Les enfants sont tous excités pour l'automne et le retour à l'école.