nuage
cloud
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/nɥaʒ/
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Cultural Note
The expression 'être sur un nuage' (to be on a cloud) means to be on cloud nine. French weather reports distinguish between 'nuageux' (cloudy) and 'couvert' (overcast), which is useful travel vocabulary.
📝 Example Sentences
Il n'y a pas un seul nuage dans le ciel.
There isn't a single cloud in the sky.
De gros nuages noirs annoncent l'orage.
Big dark clouds signal the storm.