☀️📅

How to Say ‘It's nice today.’ in French

Il fait beau aujourd'hui.

eel feh boh oh-zhoor-dwee

[eel feh boh oh-zhoor-dwee]

🇫🇷 In France: Weather is the safest opener with a parent you barely know. It invites a quick reply without getting personal.

Phrase Breakdown

Il fait beau

eel feh boh

The weather is nice

A fixed weather expression. 'Il' is impersonal, like 'it'. Say it 'eel feh boh', and don't pronounce the 't' in 'fait'.

Example

Il fait beau ce matin.

The weather is nice this morning.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

In il y a, il does not refer to a person; it is part of the expression meaning “there is/there are.”

Example

Est-ce qu'il y a un parking sur place ?

Is there parking on site?

fait

[feh]

makes

To create or construct by combining or shaping resources.

Example

Elle fait du café.

She makes coffee.

beau

[boh]

beautiful / nice

Used to describe something attractive or impressive; in football, a fine or excellent goal.

Example

Beau but de l’attaquant !

Nice goal by the striker!

aujourd'hui.

oh-zhoor-dwee

today

Say it 'oh-zhoor-dwee'. The 'h' is silent, and the stress falls lightly on the last syllable.

Example

Je travaille aujourd'hui.

I'm working today.

Words in this phrase

aujourd'hui

[oh-zhoor-dwee]

today

A time expression meaning “today” or “nowadays,” depending on context.

Example

Aujourd'hui, je suis plus confiante en roller.

Today, I am more confident on rollerblades.

Guides for French learners

Ordering in French: Cafés, Bakeries and Restaurants (with Menu Vocabulary)How to order in French at a café, a bakery and a restaurant: the phrases, the questions staff ask, and the menu and food vocabulary to understand the answers.Hello in French: Greetings, Good Evening and How to Answer "How Are You?"How to say hello in French, when to switch to good evening, how to ask how are you and what to answer, with tu vs vous and native audio.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant lessons were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”

Tom H., 38, Chef

“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”

Nina W., 29, Graduate Student

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer