winter in French
winter in French is hiver, hiverner — winter means the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.
winter in French
hiver
Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as spanning the months of December, January, and February in temperate and polar regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July, and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.
hiverner
(intransitive) To spend the winter (in a particular place).
What does "winter" mean?
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noun The coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.
"They spent the winter skiing in the Alps."
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noun Figuratively, a period of decline, hardship, or dormancy.
"The band's career hit a long winter after the label dropped them."
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verb To spend the winter season somewhere.
"The family winters in Florida every year."
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verb To keep or store something through the winter to protect it from the cold.
"Farmers wintered the cattle in the barn."
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winter in a sentence
- They spent the winter skiing in the Alps.
- Heating bills always spike in winter.
- The band's career hit a long winter after the label dropped them.
- The family winters in Florida every year.
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What is "winter" in French?
"winter" in French is hiver, hiverner. winter means: The coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.
How do you use "winter" in a sentence?
Example: "They spent the winter skiing in the Alps." In French, "winter" is hiver, hiverner.
Are there other ways to say "winter" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "winter": hiver, hiverner.
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