neiges

Neiges is the plural form of the French noun neige, meaning snow. It is used in descriptive and literary contexts to refer to snowfall or to snow-covered landscapes. In everyday language the singular neige is more common, while neiges can appear when speaking of multiple snow events, a field covered in snow, or snow in a more collective or evocative sense.

Etymology and grammar: The noun neige originates from Old French neige, ultimately linked to Latin nivem or nivis, meaning snow. The standard feminine noun neige has the plural neiges. When capitalized as Neiges, the term typically functions as a proper name rather than a common noun, and may appear in titles, toponyms, or as a surname in some contexts.

Cultural usage: In literature, poetry, and music, neiges is often used to evoke winter imagery, purity, or the passage of time. It can appear in expressions such as les neiges éternelles, a common motif referring to distant or perpetual snows and mountainous landscapes. As a proper name, Neiges may be used in artistic, geographic, or institutional titles, where the capitalization signals a distinct identity rather than a generic description.

See also: Snow; Neige in French language.