French Phrase
Il va faire beau et chaud.
Meaning
The sentence predicts that the weather will be pleasant and warm. It combines two common weather adjectives—‘beau’ (nice, sunny) and ‘chaud’ (warm)—to give a fuller picture of the upcoming conditions. The near‑future construction signals that this forecast is relatively certain, often based on a weather report or personal observation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to talk about a short‑term weather forecast, especially when planning outdoor activities, inviting friends, or commenting on a news bulletin. It works well in casual conversation, travel planning, or when giving a quick update about tomorrow’s weather.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilvafairebeauetchaud.
Near‑future (aller + infinitive)
‘Il va faire’ uses the verb ‘aller’ + infinitive to express a future event that is fairly certain or scheduled.
Impersonal construction with ‘faire’
When talking about weather, French uses the impersonal verb ‘faire’ followed by an adjective (e.g., ‘faire beau’, ‘faire chaud’).
Coordinate adjectives with ‘et’
‘beau’ and ‘chaud’ are linked by the conjunction ‘et’; each adjective independently describes the weather.
No article before adjectives
In weather expressions, adjectives appear without a preceding article (not *le beau* or *le chaud*).
🗨In Conversation
Il va faire beau et chaud demain.
It's going to be nice and warm tomorrow.
Parfait, on pourra aller à la plage !
Great, we can go to the beach!
✕Common Mistakes
Il va faire le beau et le chaud.
Weather adjectives are used without an article in impersonal constructions.
Il fait beau et chaud demain.
Mixing present ‘fait’ with the near‑future ‘va faire’ can sound odd; choose one tense.
Il va être beau et chaud.
‘Être’ is not used for weather; the impersonal verb is ‘faire’.
↔Alternatives
Le temps sera agréable et chaud.
The weather will be pleasant and warm.
Il fera beau et chaud.
It will be nice and warm.
Il y aura du beau temps et il fera chaud.
There will be fine weather and it will be warm.
Cultural Tip
In French, weather talk is almost always impersonal. You’ll hear ‘il fait beau’ (it’s nice) and ‘il fait chaud’ (it’s warm) rather than using a subject like ‘le soleil est beau’. The near‑future ‘va + infinitive’ is common in weather forecasts on TV and radio, giving a sense of immediacy. Avoid adding articles before the adjectives—‘le beau’ or ‘le chaud’ would sound unnatural.