le temps est convenable
The English phrase 'the weather is ok' is translated into French as le temps est convenable.
These phrases are used to say that the weather is acceptable or satisfactory.
Which one should you use?
You might use Le temps est satisfaisant. for a more formal tone, or Le temps est pas mal. and Ça va au niveau du temps. in informal settings.
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'the weather is okay', a French speaker might use the expression Il fait beau (It makes beautiful) to mean the weather is good, rather than describing the weather as a noun.
- The French word for 'weather', temps, is a linguistic twin to the English word 'time'. This is because both stem from the Latin 'tempus', which refers to both a period of time and a specific moment or state.
- The phrase pas mal used in the informal version of this sentence literally means 'not bad', but it is often used by French speakers to mean 'actually quite good'.
Examples in context
- Le temps est satisfaisant, beaucoup de soleil.The weather is satisfactory, lots of sun.
- Ça va au niveau du temps, il fait assez beau.The weather is alright, it's quite nice.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are deciding whether to go to the park.
- NathanEst-ce qu'on va au parc, Emma ?Are we going to the park, Emma?
- EmmaOui, je trouve que le temps est convenable.Yes, I find that the weather is ok.
- NathanParfait, je prends mes chaussures.Perfect, I'll get my shoes.
- EmmaD'accord, on y va !Okay, let's go!
