fair weather

• Se dit d'une personne qui n'est fiable ou amicale que lorsque tout va bien, mais qui abandonne les autres en période de difficulté ou d'épreuve.

Describes someone who is reliable or friendly only during good times or when things are going well, but abandons others during difficulties or challenges.

1. Good weather conditionsA2formal

   Pleasant, sunny, and dry weather, typically without rain or storms.

   Beau temps

   • We had fair weather for the entire weekend.
   • The forecast predicts fair weather for the picnic.
   • Fair weather is expected along the coast today.

2. Loyal only in good timesB2informal

   Describing a person who is a friend or supporter only when things are going well, but abandons others in times of trouble.

   ami de beau temps

   • He's just a fair-weather friend; he disappeared when I needed help.
   • Don't rely on fair-weather supporters during a crisis.
   • She realized many of her colleagues were fair-weather allies.