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French language focus: Defining the term la clim

As France experiences a period of intense heat, the term la clim has become increasingly relevant to daily conversations across the country.

By 24 Jun 2026 · 20:00 CET Updated 24 Jun 2026 · 20:00 CET

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According to The Local, the French term la clim is frequently used during the current heatwave. The word serves as a colloquial abbreviation for climatisation, referring to air conditioning systems. As temperatures rise across the country, the publication highlights the term as its French word of the day to assist those navigating the summer conditions.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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