French Phrase
En août il fait toujours aussi chaud ?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether August is consistently as hot as it has been, essentially: “Is it always this hot in August?” It can also convey a slight surprise at the lingering heat.
When to use
Use this question when talking about summer weather, comparing this year's August to previous ones, or when you want to confirm that the heat wave is typical for the month.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Enaoûtilfaittoujoursaussichaud?
En (preposition for months)
Use 'en' before the name of a month (or season) to indicate 'in' – e.g., 'en août' means 'in August'.
il (impersonal subject)
Weather expressions in French use the impersonal pronoun 'il' (it) with the verb 'faire'.
fait (verb faire, 3rd pers. sing.)
'Faire' is the standard verb for stating the weather: 'il fait' = 'it is/it makes'.
toujours (adverb of frequency)
'Toujours' means 'always' or 'still', placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies.
aussi … chaud (comparative)
'Aussi' introduces a comparison meaning 'as … as'. Here it pairs with the adjective 'chaud' to ask if the heat is the same as usual.
Question mark
The whole sentence is a yes‑no question; intonation rises at the end when spoken.
🗨In Conversation
En août il fait toujours aussi chaud ?
Is it always this hot in August?
Oui, surtout dans le sud de la France, les températures restent autour de 30 °C.
Yes, especially in the south of France, temperatures stay around 30 °C.
✕Common Mistakes
En août il fait toujours très chaud ?
Mixing 'toujours' (always) with 'très' (very) changes the meaning; use either 'toujours aussi chaud' (always as hot) or 'toujours très chaud' (always very hot).
En août il fait toujours chaud ?
'Toujours' should modify the comparative phrase, not the adjective alone; the correct form is 'toujours aussi chaud'.
En août il fait chaud toujours aussi ?
Adverbs normally precede the adjective they modify; placing 'toujours' after the adjective sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
En août, il fait toujours très chaud.
In August, it's always very hot.
En août, il fait encore chaud, n'est‑ce pas ?
In August, it's still hot, isn't it?
En août, il fait toujours autant de chaleur.
In August, there's always this much heat.
Cultural Tip
Summers in France can vary widely: the Mediterranean coast and the interior can reach 35 °C, while northern regions stay milder. When speaking to locals, you might add a regional nuance, e.g., 'En août, il fait vraiment caniculaire ici' (Here in August, it's truly scorching). Avoid overly formal phrasing in casual conversation; a simple 'Il fait chaud, non ?' works just as well.