chaleur

la chaleur
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. heat
Je fais la sieste l’après-midi, quand la chaleur est trop forte.I take a nap in the afternoon, when the heat is too strong.
b. warmth
Le soir, les campeurs appréciaient la chaleur du feu.In the evening, the campers enjoyed the warmth of the fire.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(liveliness of emotions)
a. warmth
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Lorsque Floriane était loin de chez elle, la chaleur du sourire de sa femme lui manquait.While Floriane was away from home, she missed the warmth of her wife's smile.
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