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cold in French

cold in French is faire froid, froid, avoir froid — cold means having a low temperature; not warm.

cold in French

faire froid
adj
(of the weather) Causing the air to be cold.
froid
adj
(of the weather) Causing the air to be cold.
avoir froid
adj
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort.
froid
adj
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort.
froid
adj
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
froide
adj
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
froid
adj
Completely unprepared; without introduction.
froid
noun
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
rhume
noun
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, usually viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.

What does "cold" mean?

  1. adj Having a low temperature; not warm.
    "The water in the lake was freezing cold."
  2. adj Unfriendly or emotionally distant; lacking warmth toward other people.
    "His cold reply made it clear he wasn't interested."
  3. adj Not prepared or warmed up; done without practice or introduction.
    "He walked into the interview cold, with no idea what to expect."
  4. noun A common mild illness that causes a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and sometimes a sore throat.
    "She caught a cold from her nephew over the weekend."

cold in a sentence

  • The water in the lake was freezing cold.
  • Put your coat on, it's cold outside.
  • His cold reply made it clear he wasn't interested.
  • She gave him a cold stare and walked off.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cold" in French?

"cold" in French is faire froid, froid, avoir froid. cold means: Having a low temperature; not warm.

How do you use "cold" in a sentence?

Example: "The water in the lake was freezing cold." In French, "cold" is faire froid, froid, avoir froid.

Are there other ways to say "cold" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "cold": faire froid, froid, avoir froid, froide, rhume.

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