Winter (en. Winter)

/ivɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Season of the year during which temperatures are low.

Winter is often associated with snow.

L'hiver est souvent associé à la neige.

Cold period often marked by snowstorms.

We spend our winter holidays in the mountains.

Nous passons nos vacances d'hiver à la montagne.

From the Latin 'hibernus', which means 'of winter'.

severe winter

winter with very low temperatures

hiver rigoureux

winter depression

state of sadness or fatigue during winter

dépression hivernale

mild winter

winter with milder temperatures than usual

hiver doux

snow

Precipitation of water in the form of flakes in winter.

neige

storm

Violent weather phenomenon often present in winter.

tempête

cold

Sensation of low temperature.

froid

Winter weather

It's really freezing in winter.

Ça caille vraiment en hiver.

The holiday season

We look forward to the beautiful month of winter to celebrate.

On attend le joli mois d'hiver pour faire la fête.