French Word · Intermediate
canicule
the dog days of late summer
Pronunciation: /ka.ni.kyl/
Meaning
the dog days of late summer
Example
Alors que les épisodes de canicule se multiplient, les risques s’amplifient pour les trains, en particulier à cause de la dilatation des caténaires et des rails.
As the incidence of heat waves increases, the risks are amplified for trains, in particular due to expansion of overhead cables and rails.
Practice tips
- Practice canicule out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.