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summer

/ˈsʌmər/

Summer is the warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. It is typically characterized by long days, short nights, and hot weather, making it a popular time for holidays and outdoor recreation.

Exemples

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I love eating cold watermelon in the summer.

I love eating cold watermelon in the summer.

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The museum will implement extended operating hours throughout the summer season.

The museum will implement extended operating hours throughout the summer season.

3

Summer's finally here, so let's head to the beach!

Summer's finally here, so let's head to the beach!

Famille de mots

Nom
summer
Verb
summer
Adjectif
summery
Apparenté
summertime
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Summer' starts with 'S' just like 'Sun'. Summer is the season of the Sun!

Quiz rapide

The weather is very hot because it is ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : summer

Exemples

1

I love eating cold watermelon in the summer.

everyday

I love eating cold watermelon in the summer.

2

The museum will implement extended operating hours throughout the summer season.

formal

The museum will implement extended operating hours throughout the summer season.

3

Summer's finally here, so let's head to the beach!

informal

Summer's finally here, so let's head to the beach!

4

Climatological studies indicate that summer temperatures are increasing globally.

academic

Climatological studies indicate that summer temperatures are increasing globally.

5

We need to finalize the summer marketing campaign by the end of April.

business

We need to finalize the summer marketing campaign by the end of April.

Famille de mots

Nom
summer
Verb
summer
Adjectif
summery
Apparenté
summertime

Collocations courantes

hot summer hot summer
summer vacation summer vacation
summer clothes summer clothes
early summer early summer
summer camp summer camp

Phrases Courantes

Indian summer

a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather in autumn

One swallow doesn't make a summer

one good event does not mean that everything is going to be good

Summer break

the period during the summer when schools are closed

Souvent confondu avec

summer vs Spring

Spring is the season of growth before summer, while summer is the peak heat.

summer vs Sum

Sum is a mathematical total, whereas summer is a season.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'summer' is usually used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'in the summer'). It can also be used as an adjective to describe things related to the season, such as 'summer dress' or 'summer solstice'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often capitalize 'summer' like a proper noun, but seasons are not capitalized in English unless they are part of a title or start a sentence.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Summer' starts with 'S' just like 'Sun'. Summer is the season of the Sun!

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Origine du mot

From the Old English 'sumor', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'half-year'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: 'I have spent many summers in Italy.' Used with the definite article: 'I like the summer.' Attributive use: 'She bought a new summer hat.'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, summer is strongly associated with the longest school holiday of the year and family road trips.

Quiz rapide

The weather is very hot because it is ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : summer

Plus de mots sur Weather

weather

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Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

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