What is another word for canicule?
Pronunciation: [kˈanɪkjˌuːl] (IPA) 
Canicule is a French word that refers to an extreme heat wave, often accompanied by high humidity and scorching temperatures. In English, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this hot and oppressive weather condition. Some of the commonly used synonyms include heatwave, sweltering heat, scorching weather, baking hot, and torrid heat. Other synonyms include roasting weather, blistering heat, suffocating heat, and tropical heat. Each of these words is used to convey the intensity and discomfort that comes with a canicule, allowing English speakers to articulate their feelings and experiences during these trying times.
