Chauds (en. Hot)

/ʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a high temperature.
Today, it is very hot.
Aujourd'hui, il fait très chauds.
Refers to a person who feels hot.
He feels hot after running.
Il se sent chauds après avoir couru.
Refers to a lively atmosphere.
The party was really hot.
La fête était vraiment chauds.

Etymology

The word 'hot' comes from the Latin 'calidus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel hot
To experience great heat.
avoir chaud
to be overheated
To be in a state of excessive heat.
être surchauffé
to be as hot as a coal
To be extremely hot.
être chaud comme la braise
it is hot
To feel the heat.
faire chaud
warm sensations
To feel a pleasant heat.
sensations chaudes

Related Words

cauldron
A container for heating or cooking food.
chaudron
heat
The thermal energy that causes a sensation of heat.
chaleur
to heat
To raise the temperature of something.
chauffer

Slang Meanings

Refers to an attractive person.
That girl is hot, she catches everyone's eye.
Cette fille est chauds, elle attire tous les regards.
To be enthusiastic or motivated.
He is hot to go to the concert.
Il est chauds pour aller à la concert.