Chaude (en. Hot)

/ʃod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a temperature that is higher than the ambient temperature.
The swimming pool water is hot in summer.
L'eau de la piscine est chaude en été.
Refers to something that causes a sensation of heat.
This drink is very hot.
Cette boisson est très chaude.
Refers to an attractive or seductive person.
She is really hot tonight.
Elle est vraiment chaude ce soir.
Refers to a tense or exciting situation.
The competition is fierce this year.
La compétition est chaude cette année.

Etymology

From Latin calidus, meaning hot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hot as a ember
Very hot, particularly referring to an attractive person.
chaud comme la braise
a hot issue
A delicate or risky situation.
une affaire chaude
to be in a hot situation
To be in a difficult or intense situation.
être dans le chaud

Related Words

heat
Sensation of heat or high temperature.
chaleur
to heat
To make something hot.
chauffer
small boat
A small boat, sometimes used for hot transport.
chaloupe

Slang Meanings

In everyday language, used to refer to a very attractive person.
This girl is really hot, everyone is looking at her.
Cette fille est vraiment chaude, tout le monde la regarde.
Refers to a rumor or situation that attracts a lot of attention.
This news is hot, it's going to make some noise!
Cette nouvelle est chaude, ça va faire du bruit !