How is the word canicule translated from French to English

Longue période de chaleur inhabituelle.

A long period of unusually hot weather.

noun
English translation
Heatwave

Examples with “canicule”

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  • La canicule a duré trois semaines. The heatwave lasted three weeks.

  • La vague de chaleur a duré plusieurs semaines. The heatwave lasted for several weeks.

  • Nous avons traversé la canicule avec un ventilateur et des douches froides. We got through the heatwave with a fan and cold showers.

  • As-tu entendu parler de la vague de chaleur de cet été ? Did you hear about the heatwave this summer?

  • Une autre canicule arrive-t-elle cet été ? Is another heatwave coming this summer?

  • Pendant la vague de chaleur, nous restions à l'intérieur pour rester au frais. During the heatwave, we stayed indoors to stay cool.

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FAQ about “canicule”

How is “canicule” translated from French?
“canicule” translates into English as “Heatwave”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “canicule” mean?
Meaning of “canicule”: Longue période de chaleur inhabituelle. In English — “Heatwave”.
What part of speech is “canicule”?
“canicule” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “canicule”?
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