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heat
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. la chaleur (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).
The summer heat was unbearable.La chaleur estivale était insupportable.
a. le chauffage (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).
I turned on the heat because I'm freezing.J’ai allumé le chauffage parce que je gèle.
a. la température (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).
The heat rose to 95°F in the afternoon.La température est montée à 95°F dans l’après-midi.
4. (spiciness)
a. le piquant (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).
The heat of this curry lingers on the tongue.Le piquant de ce curry persiste longtemps en bouche.
5. (culinary)
a. le feu (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).
Cook over a low heat for ten minutes.Faites cuire à feu doux pendant dix minutes.
6. (intensity)
a. le feu (M) (figurative)
(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).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
In the heat of the moment, I didn't think of the consequences.Dans le feu de l’action, je n’ai pas pensé aux conséquences.
7. (pressure)
a. la pression (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).
The authorities turned up the heat on the banks.Les autorités ont fait monter la pression sur les banques.
8. (zoology)
a. la chaleur (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).
Our dog is so restless! We think she might be in heat.Notre chienne est tellement agitée ! Nous pensons qu’elle est peut-être en chaleur.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
10. (to become hot)
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