Il fait chaud
weather
For hot weather in Cajun French you can say Il fait chaud. This matches standard French and is understood everywhere. It is also called C'est chaud.
Meaning: it is hot (weather) (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Il fait chaud | weather |
| C'est chaud | hot to the touch |
Il fait chaud talks about the weather, like Louisiana summers. For a hot object or food, say C'est chaud.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cajun speakers tend to drop sounds and mix in English words, so the spoken form may sound shorter than the written one.
How does it change in a sentence?
French uses the verb faire for weather: Il fait chaud, Il fait froid. English uses "is".
Did you know?
- Louisiana summers are very hot and humid, which is why talking about la chaleur is a daily topic.
Examples in context
- Attention, la soupe est chaude.Careful, the soup is hot.
- Il fait chaud en Louisiane en été.It is hot in Louisiana in summer.
Example conversation
Denise and her son Luc sit on the porch on an August afternoon in Louisiana.
- DeniseIl fait chaud aujourd'hui.It is hot today.
- LucOui, maman. Je veux de l'eau froide.Yes, Mom. I want cold water.
- DeniseViens à la cuisine, cher.Come to the kitchen, dear.
