🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

climat

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kleemat

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Clime/klaɪm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Les régions chaudes sont souvent appelées des climats."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A region or area characterized by a particular climate.

    "Many people dream of retiring in warmer climes where the sun shines year-round."
  2. 2

    A specific geographical area defined by its climate.

    "The Mediterranean clime is known for its mild winters and hot summers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'clime' originates from the Latin 'clima', meaning 'slope' or 'region', which evolved through Old French 'clime' before entering Middle English. Historically, it referred to a specific region characterized by its climate, and its usage has broadened to denote areas with similar climatic conditions.

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