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    Chauffer (en. Heat)

    /ʃo.fe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To raise the temperature of something.
    You need to heat the water before making coffee.
    Il faut chauffer l'eau avant de faire le café.
    To reheat food.
    I am going to heat the leftovers in the microwave.
    Je vais chauffer les restes au micro-ondes.
    To excite or stimulate a person.
    The competition has heated up the minds.
    La compétition a chauffé les esprits.
    To drive a transport vehicle.
    She is a heating specialist and often warms up groups of people during outings.
    Elle est chauffagiste et chauffe souvent des groupes de personnes lors de sorties.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calefacere', composed of 'calere' (to be hot) and 'facere' (to make).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to warm up the room
    To create an exciting or pleasant atmosphere in a place.
    chauffer la salle
    to heat up minds
    To provoke strong emotions, often in a context of debate or competition.
    chauffer les esprits
    to warm up the engine
    To prepare an engine to function at its full capacity, often with fuel.
    chauffer le moteur
    to warm oneself
    To warm oneself, usually by seeking shelter or lying in a warm place.
    se chauffer

    Related Words

    heating
    System for producing heat in a building.
    chauffage
    driver
    Person who drives a vehicle, often at the request of others.
    chauffeur
    calorific
    Concerning heat or capable of producing heat.
    calorifique

    Slang Meanings

    To be under the influence of a substance, usually a drug or alcohol.
    After a few drinks, he started to warm up.
    Après quelques verres, il a commencé à chauffer.
    To spark enthusiasm or excitement.
    The DJ started to get the crowd excited with his music.
    Le DJ a commencé à chauffer la foule avec sa musique.