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    Température (en. Temperature)

    /tɑ̃.peʁ.a.tyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Measured quantity of heat or cold, expressed in degrees.
    The temperature today is 30 degrees.
    La température aujourd'hui est de 30 degrés.
    Indication of a person's state of health, often measured by a thermometer.
    He has a high temperature; it's probably a sign of fever.
    Il a une température élevée, c'est probablement un signe de fièvre.
    In the meteorological context, it is the degree of heat of the air.
    The temperature varies greatly depending on the seasons.
    La température varie beaucoup selon les saisons.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'temperatura', derived from 'temperare' which means 'to temper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take someone's temperature
    Measuring a person's degree of heat.
    prendre la température
    ambient temperature
    The temperature of the air in a given environment.
    température ambiante
    body temperature
    The normal internal temperature of a human being.
    température corporelle

    Related Words

    thermometer
    Instrument for measuring temperature.
    thermomètre
    climate
    Weather conditions of a place over an extended period.
    climat
    fever
    Abnormal increase in body temperature.
    fièvre

    Slang Meanings

    To indicate that something is hot or interesting.
    This party is the temperature!
    Cette soirée, c'est la température!
    To refer to the vibe of a situation.
    The atmosphere is at the temperature.
    L'ambiance est à la température.