How to Say ‘Fresh air’ in French
L'air frais
l ehr fray
[l ehr fray]
💬 Usage Tip: Here [frais] means fresh, not cool weather. Compare [l'air frais] = fresh air, but [il fait frais] = it's chilly.
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
the
Article before a vowel, used in 'l'air.'
L'air frais est agréable en terrasse.
The fresh air is pleasant on the terrace.
air
[ehr]
air
Means air, often referring to outdoor freshness.
L'air frais rend le dîner plus agréable.
The fresh air makes dinner more pleasant.
frais
[fray]
fresh
Describes cool, fresh air outdoors.
L'air frais du soir est très agréable.
The fresh evening air is very pleasant.
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