Le temps
Example: Le temps est beau aujourd'hui pour une promenade.
Definition
"Le temps" refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and moment, including conditions like sunshine, rain, or wind. It also broadly indicates the progression of events or duration in general contexts, such as in the phrase 'Le temps est beau aujourd'hui pour une promenade.'
Etymology
The phrase "le temps" originates from the Latin word 'tempus,' meaning time or season. Over centuries, it evolved in French to cover both the concept of time and the weather, reflecting how closely people historically linked the passage of time with changes in atmospheric conditions.
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"Le temps" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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