L4 – Les saisons MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class 9 students studying French (Code 018), focusing on the unit of Culture & Civilisation. It specifically covers vocabulary related to seasons and weather activities from Lesson 4. Complete all the questions, submit your answers to see your score, and then download the PDF answer sheet for your records.
Understanding French Seasons and Weather
Learning to talk about seasons and weather is a fundamental part of mastering French. It allows you to describe your environment, make plans, and engage in everyday conversations. This topic covers the four seasons, common weather expressions, and related activities.
Les Quatre Saisons (The Four Seasons)
France experiences four distinct seasons, each with its own character and weather patterns. Here are the names of the seasons in French:
| English | French | Typical Months |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Le printemps | Mars, Avril, Mai (March, April, May) |
| Summer | L’été | Juin, Juillet, Août (June, July, August) |
| Autumn / Fall | L’automne | Septembre, Octobre, Novembre (September, October, November) |
| Winter | L’hiver | Décembre, Janvier, Février (December, January, February) |
Parler de la Météo (Talking about the Weather)
To ask about the weather, you use the question: “Quel temps fait-il?” (What is the weather like?). Here are some common phrases to describe the weather:
- Il fait beau. – The weather is nice.
- Il fait mauvais. – The weather is bad.
- Il fait chaud. – It is hot.
- Il fait froid. – It is cold.
- Il y a du soleil. – It is sunny.
- Il pleut. – It is raining.
- Il neige. – It is snowing.
- Il y a du vent. – It is windy.
- Il y a du brouillard. – It is foggy.
Activités Saisonnières (Seasonal Activities)
Different activities are popular during different seasons:
- En été (In summer): People often go to the beach (aller à la plage), swim (faire de la natation), and have picnics (faire un pique-nique).
- En automne (In autumn): It’s a great time for walks in the forest (faire des promenades en forêt) to see the leaves change color.
- En hiver (In winter): Popular activities include skiing (faire du ski), ice skating (faire du patinage), and drinking hot chocolate (boire du chocolat chaud).
- Au printemps (In spring): People enjoy gardening (faire du jardinage) and watching the flowers bloom (regarder les fleurs).
Quick Revision Points
- The four seasons are: le printemps, l’été, l’automne, l’hiver.
- To ask about the weather: “Quel temps fait-il?”
- The verb “faire” is often used in weather expressions (e.g., il fait chaud).
- “Il y a” is used for conditions like sun, wind, and fog.
- Remember the prepositions: ‘en’ for all seasons (en été, en automne, en hiver) except ‘au’ for spring (au printemps).
Practice Questions
- How would you say “It is windy” in French?
- What is the French word for “the snow”?
- Translate this sentence to English: “J’aime l’été.”
- Which season comes after “l’automne”?
- What does the phrase “Il fait mauvais” mean?
