la pluie
noun
The noun "rain" is la pluie. To say it is raining use Il pleut, and for heavy rain say Il pleut fort.
Meaning: water falling from clouds (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| la pluie | noun |
| Il pleut | it is raining |
| Il pleut fort | heavy rain |
Rain is a daily topic in south Louisiana, so people often start a chat with Il pleut encore.
How do you pronounce it?
Pluie sounds like "plwee" in one syllable.
Did you know?
- Rain on the bayous is a normal part of life in Acadiana, and many Cajun songs and stories mention storms and floods.
Examples in context
- Il pleut depuis ce matin.It has been raining since this morning.
- La pluie arrive.The rain is coming.
- Il pleut fort, restons ici.It is raining hard, let us stay here.
Example conversation
Fernand and his neighbor Yvette watch the sky from a porch in Houma.
- FernandRegarde, il pleut encore.Look, it is raining again.
- YvetteIl pleut fort, oui.It is raining hard, yes.
- FernandEntre, je fais du café.Come in, I am making coffee.
