froid

froid, le froid
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. cold
En hiver, mes enfants ont toujours les joues roses et les mains froides.In winter, my kids always have rosy cheeks and cold hands.
a. cool
Je préfère des tons froids pour la chambre à coucher.I prefer cool tones for the bedroom.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(distant)
a. cold
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Elsa est froide avec moi depuis qu'on s'est disputés.Elsa's been cold with me since we had a fight.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. cold (adjective)
N'oublie pas ton bonnet. Il fait froid dehors.Don't forget your hat. It's cold outside.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. cold
Je porte des vêtements en laine pour me protéger du froid.I wear wool clothes to protect myself from the cold.
6.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(awkwardness)
a. coolness
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Kévin ne veut pas me voir. Il y a un froid entre nous.Kévin doesn't want to see me. There's a coolness between us.
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