What does canicule in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word canicule in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use canicule in French.

The word canicule in French means heatwave, intense heat, heatwave warning, heatwave plan. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word canicule

heatwave

nom féminin (période de très forte chaleur) (period)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pendant la canicule, il est recommandé de bien s'hydrater et de limiter ses efforts physiques.
During a heatwave, it is advisable to stay well hydrated and limit physical activity.

intense heat

nom féminin (très forte chaleur)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quelle canicule ! Je vais aller me rafraîchir à la piscine. La canicule débute son quatrième jour et s'étend à tout le pays.
We are entering the fourth day of high temperatures, which are spreading across the whole country.

heatwave warning

nom féminin (vigilance contre les fortes chaleurs)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'alerte canicule a été étendue à 50 départements et devrait être maintenue jusqu'à la fin de la semaine.

heatwave plan

nom masculin (mesures contre les fortes chaleurs)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Face aux fortes chaleurs, le gouvernement a mis en place le plan canicule.

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