French Phrase
Il fait super chaud aujourd'hui.
Meaning
The sentence means “It’s really hot today.” The adverb super is a colloquial intensifier that makes the heat sound more extreme than the standard très. It’s a casual way to comment on the weather.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations with friends, family, or classmates when you want to emphasize how sweltering the day feels. It’s not appropriate for formal writing or a professional presentation about the weather.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilfaitsuperchaudaujourd'hui
Il fait + weather adjective
In French, weather expressions use the impersonal verb faire (il fait) followed by an adjective, e.g., il fait froid, il fait nuageux.
Super as colloquial intensifier
Super is informal and stronger than très; it’s common in spoken French, especially among younger speakers.
aujourd'hui (today)
Literally ‘the day of today’, it is placed at the end of the sentence in most spoken contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Il fait super chaud aujourd'hui.
It's really hot today.
Oui, on dirait qu’on est dans un four ! Tu as de l’eau ?
Yeah, it feels like we’re in an oven! Do you have water?
✕Common Mistakes
Il est super chaud aujourd'hui.
Use il fait for weather conditions; il est describes permanent qualities.
Il fait très super chaud aujourd'hui.
Super already intensifies; pairing it with très is redundant and sounds unnatural.
Aujourd'hui il fait super chaud.
While grammatically possible, the usual order places aujourd'hui at the end for a smoother flow.
↔Alternatives
Il fait très chaud aujourd'hui.
It’s very hot today.
Il fait une chaleur étouffante aujourd'hui.
It’s a stifling heat today.
Il fait un temps caniculaire aujourd'hui.
It’s a scorching day today.
Cultural Tip
During the French summer, especially in July and August, heat waves (les canicules) are common. People often talk about “la canicule” and take measures like staying in shade, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding the midday sun. In the south of France, temperatures can exceed 40 °C, so hearing “Il fait super chaud aujourd'hui” usually signals a need to seek a cool café or a public water fountain.