French Phrase
Non, aujourd'hui le ciel est dégagé.
Meaning
The speaker is politely denying a previous assumption and stating that the sky is clear today. The phrase combines a brief negative response with a factual weather description.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone suggests that it might be cloudy or rainy, and you want to correct them by saying the sky is actually clear. It works in casual conversation, weather‑related small talk, or when planning outdoor activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Non,aujourd'huilecielestdégagé.
Non (response)
Used as a short, firm negative answer, often followed by a comma when a full sentence continues.
aujourd'hui
An adverb of time meaning “today”; it is invariable and placed before the verb or after a pause.
le ciel
A masculine noun meaning “the sky”; it acts as the subject of the sentence.
être – est
Third‑person singular present of the verb “to be”; links the subject to the adjective.
dégagé (adj.)
An adjective meaning “clear, unobstructed”; it agrees in gender and number with the subject (masculine singular → dégagé).
🗨In Conversation
Il va pleuvoir aujourd'hui ?
Is it going to rain today?
Non, aujourd'hui le ciel est dégagé.
No, today the sky is clear.
✕Common Mistakes
Pas, aujourd'hui le ciel est dégagé.
"Pas" is used with "ne…pas" to negate a verb, not as a stand‑alone answer like "Non".
Non, aujourd'hui le ciel est dégagée.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun "ciel"; "dégagée" is feminine.
Non aujourd'hui le ciel est dégagé.
Missing the comma after "Non" makes the sentence sound rushed and can confuse the listener.
↔Alternatives
Non, le ciel est clair aujourd'hui.
No, the sky is clear today.
Pas aujourd'hui, le ciel est dégagé.
Not today, the sky is clear.
Aujourd'hui le ciel est dégagé, non.
Today the sky is clear, isn’t it?
Cultural Tip
In French, "dégagé" is often used by weather reporters to describe a sky without clouds, while "clair" is more colloquial. When speaking with native speakers, a short "Non" followed by a comma signals a quick correction; omitting the pause can sound abrupt. Also, French speakers tend to comment on the weather as a polite conversation starter, so this phrase fits naturally into everyday small talk.