Searing temperatures in France lead to a lot of discussion around the heat, the climate and ways to stay cool - here are some useful words and phrases to get involved in a French chat.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 09:50 CET
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A man sits in the shade to shelter from the sun during a heatwave in Bordeaux, southwestern France on June 25th, 2026. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)
Searing temperatures in France lead to a lot of discussion around the heat, the climate and ways to stay cool - here are some useful words and phrases to get involved in a French chat.
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