le hiver
winter
C'est la saison de l'année où il fait froid et où il peut neiger.
Word: hiver
Language: French
Meaning in English: Winter
Explanation:
Hiver is a masculine noun in French that refers to the season "winter," the coldest season of the year typically characterized by low temperatures, snow in many regions, and shorter daylight hours.
Breakdown:
- Type: Noun (masculine)
- Pronunciation: /i.vɛʁ/
- Plural: hivers
Usage:
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Literal: The season of winter.
- Ex: "L'hiver est froid cette année." (Winter is cold this year.)
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Figurative Usage: Can be used metaphorically to refer to a period of hardship or dormancy.
- Ex: "L'époque hivernale de sa vie." (The winter period of his life.)
Synonyms:
There are no direct synonyms for “hiver” as it specifically denotes the season. However, related words include:
- la saison froide (the cold season) — broader description
- le solstice d'hiver (winter solstice)
Antonyms:
- été — Summer
- printemps — Spring
- automne — Autumn/Fall
Summary:
"Hiver" means "winter," the coldest season typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere. It is primarily a temporal noun used to describe this period, with no exact synonyms aside from more descriptive terms. Its antonym is "été," the summer season.
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Examples
L'hiver apporte souvent de la neige.noun
Winter often brings snow.
En hiver, nous mettons des vêtements chauds.noun
In winter, we wear warm clothes.
L'hiver est très froid ici.noun
Winter is very cold here.
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