printemps
/pʁɛ̃.tɑ̃/masculine
The French word for spring is printemps.
printemps refers to the season between winter and summer in temperate climates. You may also use Le renouveau to describe the spirit of spring, which translates to renewal.
Meaning: season between winter and summer in temperate climates (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word printemps is invariable in number, meaning its spelling remains the same in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pʁɛ̃.tɑ̃/ and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word printemps comes from the Latin phrase prīmum tempus, which literally means 'first time'.
- While printemps describes the season, French uses the word ressort for a mechanical spring, creating a complete linguistic divide between the two English meanings.
- In French literature, the 'printemps de la vie' is a common metaphor used to describe the youth or the blooming period of a person's life.
Examples in context
- Le printemps est là.Spring has come around.This sentence is useful for saying that printemps has arrived.Tatoeba #1147181 by sacredceltic, translation #266899 by Alkrasnov
- Où est le printemps ?Where is spring?This sentence is useful for asking about the location or presence of printemps.Tatoeba #8260369 by nimfeo, translation #2350867 by FeuDRenais2
- Le printemps est venu.Spring has come.This sentence is useful for stating that printemps has come.Tatoeba #1147177 by sacredceltic, translation #441964 by CK
- J'adore le printemps en France!I adore spring in France!
- Cette année, le printemps est vraiment agréable!This year, spring is truly enjoyable!
- Je ressens le renouveau quand le printemps arrive.I feel the renewal when spring arrives.
- J'ai hâte que le printemps arrive!I can't wait for spring to come!
- Les arbres fleurissent au début du printemps et leurs pétales tombent doucement sur le sol.The trees bloom at the beginning of spring, and their petals gently fall onto the ground.
- Les parcs sont emplis de couleurs et de vie avec l'arrivée de la belle saison.The parks are filled with colors and life with the arrival of the beautiful season.
- 208 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing their favorite time of year.
- NathanQuelle est ta saison préférée ?What is your favorite season?
- LéaJ'adore le printemps pour les fleurs.I love spring for the flowers.
- NathanMoi, je préfère l'été.Me, I prefer summer.
- LéaLe printemps est plus doux, Nathan.Spring is milder, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spring” translations and entries printemps, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries printemps, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
