French Phrase
Oui, les températures mondiales augmentent.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, global temperatures are rising.” It confirms a previous claim about climate change and uses the present indicative to state an ongoing fact.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to agree with someone who has mentioned climate change, environmental reports, or any discussion about rising temperatures worldwide. It works in both formal presentations and informal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oui,lestempératuresmondialesaugmentent.
Oui
An affirmative adverb meaning “yes”. It can start a sentence to confirm a previous statement.
les
Definite article for plural nouns; agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
températures
Feminine plural noun meaning “temperatures”. The adjective that follows must match its gender and number.
mondiales
Adjective meaning “global/worldwide”. It agrees in gender (feminine) and number (plural) with “températures”.
augmentent
Third‑person plural present of the verb “augmenter” (to increase). Used when the subject is plural.
🗨In Conversation
Les scientifiques disent que le climat change rapidement.
Scientists say the climate is changing rapidly.
Oui, les températures mondiales augmentent.
Yes, global temperatures are rising.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, la température mondiale augmente.
The noun should be plural because you are talking about many temperature measurements worldwide.
Oui, les températures mondial augmentent.
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun “températures”.
Oui, les températures mondiales augmente.
Use the plural form “augmentent” to match the plural subject.
↔Alternatives
Oui, les températures de la planète augmentent.
Yes, the planet’s temperatures are increasing.
Exactement, les températures globales montent.
Exactly, global temperatures are climbing.
En effet, les températures mondiales sont en hausse.
Indeed, global temperatures are on the rise.
Cultural Tip
Climate change is a prominent topic in French media and schools. In formal writing you’ll often see “températures mondiales”, while in everyday speech people may say “températures globales” or simply “les températures augmentent”. Remember to keep the adjective in the feminine plural form to match “températures”.