French Phrase
Le ciel est dégagé.
Meaning
Literally “The sky is clear.” It describes a weather condition where there are no clouds obscuring the sky. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a situation that is free of obstacles or tension.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to comment on a clear, sunny day—e.g., before a picnic, a hike, or when checking the forecast. It’s also handy in casual conversation to contrast with rainy or overcast weather.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lecielestdégagé
Le (definite article)
Masculine singular definite article used before a noun to specify something known.
ciel (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning “sky”.
est (verb être)
Third‑person singular present of “to be”, used to link subject and predicate.
dégagé (adjective)
Masculine singular form of the adjective meaning “clear, cloudless”. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes.
🗨In Conversation
Quel temps fait‑il aujourd'hui ?
What’s the weather like today?
Le ciel est dégagé.
The sky is clear.
✕Common Mistakes
Le ciel est claire.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun "ciel"; use the masculine form "clair" or "dégagé".
Il est dégagé aujourd'hui.
While grammatically possible, "Il est dégagé" usually refers to a person or thing being unobstructed, not the sky. Use "Le ciel est dégagé" for weather.
↔Alternatives
Le temps est clair.
The weather is clear.
Il n'y a pas de nuages.
There are no clouds.
Le ciel est sans nuages.
The sky is without clouds.
Cultural Tip
In French, "dégagé" is a slightly more vivid way to describe a cloudless sky than the more common "clair". Native speakers often use "Il fait beau" (It’s nice out) for a broader positive weather comment, while "Le ciel est dégagé" focuses specifically on the absence of clouds. In southern France, you might also hear "Le ciel est bleu" (The sky is blue) as a casual equivalent.