Chaud (en. Hot)

/ʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

A state of a body at a temperature higher than that of the human body.

The water in the bathtub is too hot.

L'eau de la baignoire est trop chaude.

Causing a sensation of warmth.

This dish is really hot.

Ce plat est vraiment chaud.

Refers to a person who feels hot or sweats.

I feel hot after this jog.

Je me sens chaud après ce jogging.

From the Latin 'calidus', meaning 'warm'.

to feel hot

To feel an intense heat.

avoir chaud

it is hot

Refers to a place where the temperature is high.

faire chaud

to be as hot as a coal

Refers to someone who is very excited or angry.

être chaud comme la braise

heating

Device or system for heating a space.

chauffage

boiler

Genuine device used to heat water.

chaudière

warm-hearted

Expressive of human warmth or friendship.

chalereux

To be in a difficult or compromising situation.

He is in hot water with this case; he needs to defend himself.

Il est chaud avec ce dossier, il doit se défendre.

To be very attractive.

This person is really hot; she attracts all the attention.

Cette personne est vraiment chaude, elle attire tous les regards.