French Nursery Rhyme

Bonhomme de Neige: French Snowman Poem for Kids

Learn a simple French winter poem with an easy English translation, useful vocabulary, and short reading practice for beginner French learners.

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French Poem

Bonhomme de neige,
Tout blanc, tout rond,
Avec ta carotte,
Et ton vieux bouton.

Quand le soleil brille,
Tu fonds doucement,
Mais tu reviendras,
Quand revient l’hiver.

Reading tip: say the poem slowly and repeat each short line.

English Translation

Snowman, snowman,
So white, so round,
With your little carrot,
And your old button.

When the sun is shining,
You melt away slowly,
But you will come back,
When winter returns.

Meaning tip: the snowman melts in the sun, but comes back in winter.

French to English Vocabulary

Useful winter words from the poem.

bonhomme de neige snowman
blanc white
rond round
carotte car carrot
bouton button
soleil sun
fondre to melt
hiver winter

Short Practice

  • Read the French poem one line at a time.
  • Find the words for snowman, white, sun, and winter.
  • Try saying: Bonhomme de neige.

This French snowman poem is designed for children, beginners, teachers, and parents who want a simple winter rhyme with clear English meaning.