Temperature in French

These words describe different temperatures and how warm or cold something is.

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Glossary · French

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Chaud[shoh]
Hot
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Tiède[tyed]
Warm
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Doux[doo]
Mild
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Frais[fray]
Cool
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Frais[fray]
Chilly
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Froid[frwah]
Cold
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Glacial[glah-syal]
Freezing
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Glacé[glah-say]
Icy
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Frigorifique[free-goh-ree-feek]
Frigid

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Example sentences

Il fait chaud aujourd'hui.
It is hot today.
L'eau est tiède, parfaite pour le bain.
The water is warm, perfect for a bath.
Le vent frais est agréable en été.
The cool wind is nice in summer.
En hiver, il fait souvent froid.
In winter, it is often cold.
Le lac est glacé en décembre.
The lake is icy in December.
Le congélateur est frigorifique.
The freezer is frigid.