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French Phrase

Jusqu'à quel point ça va être froid ?

/ʒysk‿a kɛl pwɛ̃ sa va‿ɛtʁ fʁwa/
Meaning"How cold is it going to be?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Up to what point is it going to be cold?” It asks the listener to estimate how severe the cold will be, usually in the context of weather or temperature‑sensitive plans.

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When to use

Use this question when you want a more detailed forecast than a simple “Il va faire froid.” It’s perfect for planning outdoor activities, deciding what to wear, or just making small‑talk about the coming weather.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Jusqu'àquelpointçavaêtrefroid?

1

Jusqu'à

Preposition meaning ‘up to’ or ‘as far as’; it introduces a limit or extent.

2

quel point

Fixed expression meaning ‘to what extent / how much’; it asks for a degree rather than a simple yes/no.

3

ça

Informal demonstrative pronoun meaning ‘it/that’; often used in spoken French instead of the impersonal ‘il’.

4

va être

Near‑future construction (aller + infinitive) that predicts a future state.

5

froid

Adjective meaning ‘cold’; placed after the verb in this construction.

🗨In Conversation

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Jusqu'à quel point ça va être froid ?

How cold is it going to get?

On prévoit -5 °C ce soir, donc ça va être vraiment glacial.

They're forecasting –5 °C tonight, so it’s going to be really freezing.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Jusqu'à quel point ça serait froid ?

    ‘Serait’ is conditional; the sentence asks for a future prediction, so the near‑future ‘va être’ is correct.

  • Jusqu'à quel point il va être froid ?

    Using ‘il’ sounds formal and a bit awkward here; native speakers prefer the informal ‘ça’ in spoken contexts.

  • Jusqu'à quel point ça est froid ?

    ‘Est’ describes a current state, not a future one. The sentence is about an upcoming condition.

↔Alternatives

  • À quel degré la température va‑t‑elle descendre ?

    To what degree will the temperature drop?

  • Il fera très froid, tu sais ?

    It’s going to be very cold, you know?

  • Quel sera le niveau de froid ?

    What will the level of cold be?

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Cultural Tip

In everyday French, people usually say “Il va faire froid” rather than “ça va être froid.” The latter sounds a bit more informal and is common in spoken language, especially among younger speakers. Also, French speakers often qualify the cold with adjectives like “glacial,” “frigorifique,” or “très frais” to convey intensity.