Winter French Vocabulary for Children

French Language Development
Written By Victoria

The winter season is fast approaching, and for some of us, it’s already here with snow days and below-freezing temperatures.

Using winter French vocabulary with young children helps support language retention by connecting new words to everyday experiences.

What matters most is exposure, not being perfect.

Vocabulary List

You don’t need to teach all these words. Even a few familiar items used cosnsitently can support language retention.

Tip: Focus on comperehension rather than asking your child to repeat words.

Winter Weather and Seasons

  • Snowstorm - une tempête de neige

  • Snow - la neige

  • Frost - le gel/le givre

  • Wind - le vent

  • It’s snowing - il neige

Objects and Items

  • Snowflake - un flocon de neige

  • Snowman - un bonhomme de neige

  • Hot chocolate - un chocolat chaud

  • Present/gift - un cadeau

  • Cookies - les biscuits

Clothing

  • Jacket - un manteau

  • Gloves - les gants

  • Mittens - les mitaines

  • Hat/Toque - le bonnet/la toque

  • Scarf - une écharpe

  • Neckwarmer - un cache-cou

  • Earmuffs - un cache-oreilles

  • Snowpants - un pantalon de neige

  • Boots - les bottes

Activities 

“Faire” is used to talk about activities or making something.

  • Skating - faire du patin

  • Skiing - faire du ski

  • Snowboarding - faire de la planche à neige/faire du snowboard

  • Sledding - faire de la luge

  • Make a snowman - faire un bonhomme de neige

  • Making snow angels - faire des anges dans la neige

Holidays and Celebrations 

  • Winter - l'hiver

  • Christmas - Noël

  • Hanukkah - Hanoucca

  • Kwanzaa - Kwanzaa

  • New Year’s Day - le Jour de l’An

  • Lunar New Year - Nouvel An lunaire

If you’d like support choosing age-appropriate ways to support your child’s French at home, you’re welcome to book a free introductory call with me.

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