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cool
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cool
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. frais
There was a cool breeze coming through the windows.Une brise fraîche passait par les fenêtres.
2. (calm)
a. calme
My boss is always very cool in negotiations.Mon patron est toujours très calme dans les négociations.
3. (color)
a. froid
I want to paint my room a cool color, such as blue or green.Je veux peindre ma chambre dans une couleur froide, comme le bleu ou le vert.
4. (distant)
a. froid
Ashley has been very cool towards me ever since she found out about my trip to Las Vegas.Ashley est très froide avec moi depuis qu'elle a appris mon voyage à Las Vegas.
5. (colloquial) (great)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. génial (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
That new restaurant is really cool!Ce nouveau restaurant est vraiment génial !
b. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Did you see Jaime's new car? It's so cool!Tu as vu la nouvelle voiture de Jaime ? Elle est trop cool !
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. rafraîchir
Open the windows at night to cool the house.Ouvrez les fenêtres la nuit pour rafraîchir la maison.
b. refroidir
We have to cool the dough before we bake the cookies.Il faut refroidir la pâte avant de faire cuire les biscuits.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
8. (coolness)
a. la fraîcheur (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I love to sit on the terrace and enjoy the cool of the evening.J’adore m’asseoir sur la terrasse et profiter de la fraîcheur du soir.
9. (composure)
a. le calme (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
If someone insults you, take a deep breath and keep your cool.Si quelqu'un t'insulte, respire profondément et garde ton calme.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
10. (colloquial) (used to express approval)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. génial (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I made a crème caramel because I know it's your favorite dessert. - Cool!J’ai fait une crème caramel parce que je sais que c’est ton dessert préféré. - Génial !
b. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
My mother lent me her car. - Cool!Ma mère m’a prêté sa voiture. - Cool !
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