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
(of the weather) Causing the air to be cold.
froid
(of the weather) Causing the air to be cold.
avoir froid
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort.
froid
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort.
froid
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
froide
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
froid
Completely unprepared; without introduction.
froid
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
rhume
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, usually viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.
What does "cold" mean?
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adj Having a low temperature; not warm.
"I left my tea on the windowsill and by the time I returned it was cold."
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adj Unfriendly or emotionally distant; lacking warmth toward other people.
"The new neighbours seemed cold and never said hello when we passed in the street."
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adj Not prepared or warmed up; done without practice or introduction.
"He walked into the interview cold, with no idea what to expect."
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noun A common mild illness that causes a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and sometimes a sore throat.
"I stayed home from work because a cold had left me sneezing all day."
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cold in a sentence
- I left my tea on the windowsill and by the time I returned it was cold.
- The water in the lake was freezing cold.
- The new neighbours seemed cold and never said hello when we passed in the street.
- His cold reply made it clear he wasn't interested.
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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: "I left my tea on the windowsill and by the time I returned it was 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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