clément
/kle.mɑ̃/
The English word 'clement' is translated into French as clément.
The word is an adjective meaning 'mild'.
Meaning: mild (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is clément.
Did you know?
- Because clément sounds very similar to clémentine, French speakers sometimes make puns involving the small citrus fruit when using the adjective.
- The name 'Clément' is a common French first name, which carries the historical connotation of being 'merciful' or 'kind'.
- While clément describes a mild climate, the word doux is far more common in everyday conversation to describe 'mild' weather.
Examples in context
- Le temps est très clément aujourd'hui.The weather is very mild today.
- Il a eu un hiver clément.He had a mild winter.
- Nous espérons un climat clément pour le voyage.We hope for mild weather for the trip.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are checking the weather forecast for their weekend hiking trip.
- LucasEst-ce que la météo sera bonne ?Will the weather be good?
- LéaOui, le ciel sera clément ce week-end.Yes, the weather will be mild this weekend.
- LucasC'est parfait pour notre randonnée.That is perfect for our hike.
- LéaLucas, prépare quand même une veste légère.Lucas, prepare a light jacket just in case.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Clément.
