🇫🇷 How to say

“time” in French

temps
Illustration of "time" in a French cultural setting
A person checks their watch while looking out a window at grey, drizzling skies. They sigh, realizing both the time and weather will make them late.

Usage note

Temps can mean either 'time' or 'weather' depending on context. You'll know which one from the situation—if someone is looking at a clock or talking about schedules, it's time; if they're glancing outside, it's weather.

Examples

  • Quel temps fait-il aujourd'hui ?

    What is the weather like today?

  • Je n'ai pas le temps.

    I don't have time.

  • Il fait beau temps pour un pique-nique.

    It's nice weather for a picnic.

Quick check

What does "temps" mean?

  • A. time
  • B. snow
  • C. Monday
  • D. class

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