Chauffé (en. Heated)

/ʃofe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been warmed up.
The meal is well heated.
Le repas est bien chauffé.
That is inflamed by strong emotions.
He was very heated after the discussion.
Il était très chauffé après la discussion.
In a state of excitement or agitation.
The atmosphere was heated during the concert.
L'ambiance était chauffée lors du concert.

Etymology

From the verb chauffer, derived from the Latin 'calefacere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be heated
To be angry or excited.
être chauffé
heated to white
To be in a state of high excitement or agitation.
chauffé à blanc
to heat up minds
To provoke animated discussions.
chauffer les esprits

Related Words

to heat
To make warm or increase the temperature.
chauffer
heater
The action of heating, often used in the context of warming up.
chauffe

Slang Meanings

To be very angry.
He was heated like never before after the match.
Il est chauffé comme jamais après le match.
To be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
After a few drinks, he was well heated.
Après quelques verres, il était bien chauffé.