Froidement (en. Coldly)

fʁwadəmɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

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adverb
In a distant manner and without feeling.
He responded coldly to all my questions.
Il a répondu froidement à toutes mes questions.
Without warmth or passion.
She accepted her defeat coldly.
Elle a accepté froidement sa défaite.
With an indifferent attitude.
He observed the scene coldly without intervening.
Il a observé froidement la scène sans intervenir.

Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'cold' and the suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act coldly
Reacting with indifference or without emotions.
agir froidement
to respond coldly
Giving a response without warmth or enthusiasm.
répondre froidement
to look coldly
Observing without expressing one's emotions.
regarder froidement

Related Words

cold
Lack of warmth or human warmth.
froid
coldness
Quality of being cold, both in the physical and emotional sense.
froideur
coldly
Adverb describing an action done with coldness.
froidement

Slang Meanings

To respond casually.
He told me that coldly, as if it didn't matter at all.
Il m'a dit ça froidement, comme si ça n'avait aucune importance.
To be emotionally detached.
She took the news coldly, as if it didn't affect her.
Elle a pris la nouvelle froidement, comme si ça ne lui faisait rien.