Essential French spring vocabulary
Posted by Josh on 21st Mar 2025 in the blog in the vocabulary category
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Spring is fast approaching, meaning it’s the perfect time to kickstart new learning habits. And what better way to improve your French skills than by learning the vocabulary of spring itself?
In France, spring signals a shift in the weather from the cold, dark days of winter to sunlight and much warmer temperatures. You’ll hear people talk about all sorts of flowers, fruits and vegetables that have started to grow, as well as what they plan on doing during the six public holidays that fall during this season.
Below you’ll find some essential vocabulary to help prepare you to discuss all things to do with spring in French. For more vocabulary lists, complete with audio and pronunciation guides, be sure to check out The Complete French Course.
Le temps — Weather
| French | English |
|---|---|
| le soleil | sun |
| l'arc-en-ciel | rainbow |
| la pluie | rain |
| chaud(e) | warm |
Les légumes — Vegetables
| French | English |
|---|---|
| la laitue | lettuce |
| l'oignon nouveau | spring onion |
| le chou frisé | kale |
| les épinards | spinach |
| l’aubergine | aubergine |
Les dates — Dates
| French | English |
|---|---|
| le printemps | spring |
| Pâques | Easter |
| le lundi de Pâques | Easter Monday |
| la fête du Travail | Labour Day |
| Victoire de 1945 (8 mai) | Victory Day |
| l'Ascension | Ascension Day |
| le lundi de Pentecôte/la Pentecôte | Whit Monday |
| l’heure d'été | Daylight savings time |
| la fête des Mères | Mother's day (falls on the last Sunday in May) |
| la fête des Pères | Father's day (falls on the third Sunday in June) |
Les fleurs — Flowers
| French | English |
|---|---|
| la marguerite | daisy |
| le muguet | lily of the valley |
| la tulipe | tulip |
| la pensée | pansies |
| la jacinthe | hyacinth |
| la primevère | primrose |
| la jonquille | daffodil |
| le myosotis | forget-me-not |
Les activités — Activities
| French | English |
|---|---|
| faire une promenade | to go for a walk |
| faire une balade à vélo | to go for a bike ride |
| faire du jardinage | to do some gardening |
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