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snow in French

snow in French is neige, chute de neige, senau — snow means soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.

snow in French

neige
noun
(uncountable) The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes; also, the falling of such flakes; and the accumulation of them on the ground or on objects as a white layer.
chute de neige
noun
(uncountable) The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes; also, the falling of such flakes; and the accumulation of them on the ground or on objects as a white layer.
senau
noun
(nautical, historical) A square-rigged sailing vessel similar to a brig formerly used as a warship, with a foremast, a mainmast, and a trysail mast immediately abaft (behind) the mainmast.
blanc comme neige
noun
The white color of snow.
neige
noun
neiger
verb
(intransitive, impersonal) Preceded by the dummy subject it: to have snow (noun sense 1) fall from the atmosphere.
neige
verb
(intransitive, impersonal) Preceded by the dummy subject it: to have snow (noun sense 1) fall from the atmosphere.

What does "snow" mean?

  1. noun Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.
    "The kids ran outside to play in the fresh snow."
  2. verb Used with "it" to describe snow falling from the sky.
    "It snowed heavily all through the night."
  3. verb To trick or mislead someone with flattery or confusing talk.
    "Don't let that salesman snow you into signing anything."

snow in a sentence

  • The kids ran outside to play in the fresh snow.
  • Six inches of snow fell overnight, closing the schools.
  • It snowed heavily all through the night.
  • Don't let that salesman snow you into signing anything.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "snow" in French?

"snow" in French is neige, chute de neige, senau. snow means: Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.

How do you use "snow" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids ran outside to play in the fresh snow." In French, "snow" is neige, chute de neige, senau.

Are there other ways to say "snow" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "snow": neige, chute de neige, senau, blanc comme neige, neiger.

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