Chaleur (en. Heat)
/ʃalœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Thermal energy of a body.
The warmth of the sun warms the earth.
La chaleur du soleil réchauffe la terre.
Sensations of warmth.
He feels intense warmth in summer.
Il ressent une chaleur intense en été.
Warmth between people, affinity.
There is a human warmth in this community.
Il y a une chaleur humaine dans cette communauté.
Etymology
From Latin 'calor', which means warmth.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to feel hot
to feel warmth.
avoir chaud
under a scorching heat
under extreme heat conditions.
sous une chaleur accablante
summer heat
hot weather characteristic of the summer season.
chaleur de l'été
Related Words
heater
Device that heats a space.
calorifère
heating
System that allows heating a place.
chauffage
temperature
Degree of warmth measured on a scale.
température
Slang Meanings
Warmth in a seductive sense.
There is some serious chemistry between them.
Il y a une sacrée chaleur entre eux.
Human warmth, conviviality.
That evening was full of warmth.
Cette soirée était pleine de chaleur.