hiver

[ee-vay]

hiver Definition

• 1. to winter (of animals)
• 2. to spend the winter (of people)
• 3. winter (noun)

Using hiver: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hiver" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The birds hiver in the south during the winter.

• Example

  We decided to hiver in Florida this year.

• Example

  The hiver was particularly harsh this year.

hiver Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hiver

• hibernate
• spend the winter
• winter season

Phrases with hiver

• hiver ailleurs

  to spend the winter somewhere else

  Example

  They usually hiver ailleurs, but this year they decided to stay home.

• hiver rigoureux

  a harsh winter

  Example

  The hiver rigoureux caused many problems for the farmers.

• hiver doux

  a mild winter

  Example

  The hiver doux was a relief after the previous year's harsh winter.

Origins of hiver

from Old French 'hiver', from Latin 'hibernum'

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Summary: hiver in Brief

'Hiver' [ee-vay] is a verb and noun that refers to the act of spending the winter, typically used for animals or people. It can also mean the winter season itself, as in 'The hiver was particularly harsh this year.' 'Hiver' extends into phrases like 'hiver ailleurs,' meaning to spend the winter somewhere else, and 'hiver rigoureux,' referring to a harsh winter.