How do you say "its snowing" in French?

Il neige

Phrase Noun

In French, "its snowing" is Il neige.

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Pronunciation

Say eel NEZH, with a soft French j sound at the end, similar to the s in measure.

Grammar notes

Il neige is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

its snowing

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How to remember Il neige

Neige looks like the English word neigh, but picture soft white snow falling instead of a horse's call.

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Questions about Il neige

How do you pronounce Il neige?

Say eel NEZH, with a soft French j sound at the end, similar to the s in measure.

Is Il neige formal or casual?

Il neige is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Il neige used in French?

Il neige is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (its snowing).

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