Making small talk about the weather

Situation

In the building's elevator, you make brief conversation with a neighbour about the weather.

The roles

AYouBThe neighbour

The neighbour
Listen
Il fait beau aujourd'hui, hein ?
It's nice out today, isn't it?
You
Listen
Oui, le soleil est là ! C'est agréable après tous ces jours de pluie.
Yes, the sun is out! It's nice after all those rainy days.
The neighbour
Listen
Vous avez vu les prévisions pour la fin de semaine ?
Did you see the forecast for the weekend?
You
Listen
Non. Il fait beau, d'après ce que j'ai entendu ?
No. Is it supposed to be nice, from what I've heard?

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The neighbour
Listen
Oui, mais il va faire plus frais. Environ quinze degrés.
Yes, but it'll be cooler. Around fifteen degrees.
You
Listen
C'est parfait pour marcher. Bonne journée !
That's perfect for walking. Have a good day!
The neighbour
Listen
Bonne journée à vous aussi !
Have a good day too!

Vocabulary

Il fait beauIt's nice out
le soleilthe sun
les prévisionsthe forecast
faire plus fraisto be cooler
la pluiethe rain
Il fait froidIt's cold

Culture note

In Quebec, weather is a universal conversation topic, especially in winter and during seasonal changes. Commenting on the weather with a neighbour is an easy, accepted way to connect.

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