French Phrase
Il va faire quelle température ?
Meaning
This question asks about the expected temperature, usually referring to a short‑term forecast. It is a polite way to inquire how hot or cold it will be later in the day or tomorrow.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are planning an outdoor activity, checking the weather before a trip, or simply making small talk about the forecast with friends or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilvafairequelletempérature?
Future proche (aller + infinitive)
The construction "il va faire" uses the verb "aller" + infinitive to express a near future action, similar to "it is going to be" in English.
Interrogative adjective "quelle"
"Quelle" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here "température" is feminine singular, so we use "quelle".
Weather verbs
When talking about temperature, French uses the verb "faire" (e.g., "faire chaud", "faire froid") rather than "être".
🗨In Conversation
Il va faire quelle température ?
What will the temperature be?
Il fera environ 22 degrés.
It will be around 22 degrees.
✕Common Mistakes
Il va être quelle température ?
The verb "être" is not used to talk about temperature; French uses "faire" (e.g., "faire chaud").
Il va faire quel température ?
"Température" is feminine, so the interrogative adjective must be "quelle", not "quel".
Il faire quelle température ?
The future proche requires the auxiliary "va"; omitting it makes the sentence ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Quelle sera la température ?
What will the temperature be?
Quel temps fera‑t‑il ?
What will the weather be like?
Il fera combien de degrés ?
How many degrees will it be?
Cultural Tip
In everyday French, people often ask "Quel temps fait‑il ?" or "Il va faire quel temps ?" for a general weather overview. When you specifically want the temperature, using "faire" with "température" is perfectly natural, but avoid using "être" (e.g., "Il va être quelle température?") as it sounds unidiomatic.