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    Refroidir (en. Cool)

    /ʁə.fʁwa.idiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To modify the temperature of an object to make it less hot.
    The soup needs to cool down before serving it.
    Il faut refroidir la soupe avant de la servir.
    To become less hot or less enthusiastic.
    The debate cooled the enthusiasm of the participants.
    Le débat a refroidi l'enthousiasme des participants.
    To make an atmosphere less relaxed or friendly.
    His comments cooled the atmosphere of the meeting.
    Ses commentaires ont refroidi l'atmosphère de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'frigidare', meaning 'to become cold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cool one's ardor
    To make someone less enthusiastic or motivated.
    refroidir les ardeurs
    to cool down
    To become less emotionally active or affectionate.
    se refroidir

    Related Words

    cooling
    The action of cooling.
    refroidissement
    cooling
    Substance or processes that cool.
    refroidissant

    Slang Meanings

    To slow down or become less intense.
    After this news, the party cooled off a bit.
    Après cette nouvelle, la fête s'est un peu refroidie.
    To distance oneself or disengage.
    He cooled his relationship with his friends.
    Il a refroidi la relation avec ses amis.