Le temps
Example: Le temps aujourd'hui est parfait pour une promenade.
Definition
"Le temps" refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and moment, including conditions like temperature, wind, and precipitation. For example, in the phrase 'Le temps aujourd'hui est parfait pour une promenade,' it means the weather is ideal for a walk.
Etymology
The French phrase "le temps" originates from the Latin word 'tempus,' meaning time or season. Over centuries, it evolved to encompass both the concept of time and weather conditions. Did you know that in many languages, words for time and weather are closely linked, reflecting their importance in daily life?
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"Le temps" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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