tiède

tiède
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. lukewarm
Il reste un peu de café de ce matin mais il est tiède maintenant.There's a little bit of coffee left from this morning, but it's lukewarm now.
b. tepid
Le biberon du bébé doit être tiède.The baby's bottle should be tepid.
c. warm
Je préfère un bain tiède, ni trop chaud ni trop froid.I prefer a warm bath, not too hot or too cold.
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)
(without conviction)
a. lukewarm
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Karen a reçu un accueil tiède de la part de ses nouveaux collègues.Karen received a lukewarm welcome from her new colleagues.
b. unenthusiastic
Le spectacle a attiré beaucoup de monde, mais les jugements des critiques ont été tièdes.The show was well attended, but the reactions from critics were unenthusiastic.
c. half-hearted
L'adversaire de Paul lui a donné une poignée de main tiède avant le match.Paul's opponent gave him a half-hearted handshake before the game.
d. apathetic
Le professeur était enthousiasmé par le sujet, mais la réaction des étudiants était plutôt tiède.The professor was enthusiastic about the topic, but the student response was rather apathetic.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. lukewarm (adjective)
Ma mère préfère manger tiède pour éviter de se brûler.My mother prefers lukewarm food to avoid burning herself.
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