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climat

climate

noun klee-MAH Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Also means

atmosphere, mood

Usage Note

Climat covers both the meteorological sense ('the climate of a region') and the figurative sense of a prevailing atmosphere: un climat de confiance ('a climate of trust'), un climat tendu ('a tense atmosphere'). The final -t is silent. Related terms include climatique (adj.) and changement climatique ('climate change').

Examples

"Le climat ici est très doux."

Natural Translation

The climate here is very mild.

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