frais

frais
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. cool
En été, nous aimons aller en Norvège, car le climat y est frais.In the summer, we like going to Norway because of its cool temperatures.
b. chilly
Prends un pull ! Il va faire frais !Bring a sweater! It's going to be chilly!
a. cool
Avec cette chaleur, l'eau fraîche du lac va nous faire du bien.In this heat, the cool water of the lake will feel great.
b. chilled
J'aimerais bien un jus d'orange bien frais !I'd love some chilled orange juice!
a. fresh
Mes parents achètent des légumes frais au marché.My parents buy fresh vegetables at the market.
a. wet
L'encre de sa signature est encore fraîche.The ink of her signature is still wet.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. cool (adjective)
Il fait frais sur la Côte d'Azur depuis le début du mois.The temperature's been cool on the French Riviera since the beginning of the month.
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. fee
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Quand on réserve un vol en ligne, il faut souvent payer des frais de réservation.When booking a flight online, you often have to pay a booking fee.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. fresh air
Et si on allait sur le balcon prendre le frais ?What about going to the balcony to get some fresh air?
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