chaud

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Hot in temperature, keeping warmth, emotionally warm, or heat itself.

Examples

  • Cette soupe est trop chaude.
    This soup is too hot.
  • Il fait chaud dans cette pièce.
    It's hot in this room.
  • Le sable reste chaud le soir.
    The sand stays warm in the evening.
  • Cette couverture est bien chaude.
    This blanket is very warm.
  • Ces chaussures sont chaudes pour l'hiver.
    These shoes are warm for winter.

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tiède
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Meanings

Hot in temperature

adjective
temperature
neutral
Having a high temperature or giving a strong feeling of heat.

Examples

  • Le café est chaud.
    The coffee is hot.
  • Il fait chaud dans cette pièce.
    It's hot in this room.
  • Elle boit de l'eau chaude.
    She drinks hot water.
  • Cette soupe est trop chaude.
    This soup is too hot.
  • Le sable reste chaud le soir.
    The sand stays warm in the evening.

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Keeping someone warm

adjective
clothing
neutral
Providing or retaining heat, especially of clothing or shelter.

Examples

  • Mets un manteau chaud.
    Put on a warm coat.
  • Cette couverture est bien chaude.
    This blanket is very warm.
  • Il porte des gants chauds.
    He wears warm gloves.
  • Le pull me garde au chaud.
    The sweater keeps me warm.
  • Ces chaussures sont chaudes pour l'hiver.
    These shoes are warm for winter.

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Warm or heated figuratively

adjective
feeling
neutral
Showing affection, intensity or passion in manner, colour or discussion.

Examples

  • Elle nous a réservé un accueil chaud.
    She gave us a warm welcome.
  • Le débat est devenu chaud.
    The debate became heated.
  • Cette couleur donne un ton chaud à la pièce.
    This colour gives the room a warm tone.
  • Il a une voix chaude.
    He has a warm voice.
  • Ils ont échangé des paroles chaudes.
    They exchanged heated words.

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Heat as a noun

noun
temperature
neutral
Heat or warmth considered as a condition.

Examples

  • Je préfère le chaud au froid.
    I prefer heat to cold.
  • Le chaud de l'été me fatigue.
    The summer heat tires me out.
  • Reste au chaud dans la maison.
    Stay warm inside the house.
  • Elle cherche le chaud près du feu.
    She looks for warmth near the fire.
  • Le chaud revient après la pluie.
    The warmth returns after the rain.

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Etymology

From Latin caldus, a form of calidus, ‘hot’.

FAQ

What does chaud usually mean?

Hot or warm.

What is the feminine form?

Chaude.

Can clothing be chaud?

Yes. It means the clothing keeps warmth in.

Can a debate be chaud?

Yes. It can mean heated or intense.

Can le chaud be a noun?

Yes. It means heat or warmth.

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