How do you say… in French?
Summer means sunshine, relaxation, and outdoor activities. Through this vocabulary list, discover essential French summer words that evoke sunny feelings, bright landscapes, and fun at the beach or in the mountains.
These words will help you talk about your holidays and enjoy summer… in French!
☀️ Summer Vocabulary
| Français | English | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Il fait chaud | It’s hot | A1 |
| Un maillot de bain | Swimsuit | A1 |
| Une glace | Ice cream | A1 |
| Des lunettes de soleil | Sunglasses | A1 |
| La crème solaire | Sunscreen | A1 |
| Il fait lourd | It’s muggy / The air is heavy | A2 |
| Se baigner | To swim | A2 |
| Un pique-nique | Picnic | A2 |
| La canicule | Heatwave | A2 |
| Faire une randonnée | To go hiking | B1 |
| Faire la sieste | To take a nap | B1 |
| Bronzage | Tanning | B1 |
| Une boisson fraîche | Cold drink | B1 |
| Chaleur écrasante | Scorching heat | B2 |
| Temps orageux | Stormy weather | B2 |
| Être accablé par la chaleur | To be overwhelmed by the heat | C1 |
| Vacances estivales | Summer holidays | C1 |
| Atmosphère estivale | Summery atmosphere | C2 |
| Insolation | Sunstroke | C2 |
| Évasion | Escape (from routine) | C2 |
💡 Note:
You can use the summer French vocabulary to:
- Talk about your holidays or weekends in summer
- Describe the weather (summer weather)
- Share your favorite summer activities
