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    Tiède (en. Lukewarm)

    [tjɛd]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Neither hot nor cold; slightly warm.
    The water was tepid, perfect for swimming.
    L'eau était tiède, parfaite pour la baignade.
    Lacking warmth or enthusiasm.
    He held a tepid reception, without a real atmosphere.
    Il a fait une réception tiède, sans véritable ambiance.
    Refers to something that does not provoke interest.
    His speech was tepid and unconvincing.
    Son discours a été tiède et peu convaincant.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'tepidus', meaning 'tepid, moderately warm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at tepid temperature
    At a moderate temperature, neither hot nor cold.
    à température tiède
    tepid reaction
    A reaction that lacks enthusiasm.
    réaction tiède
    tepid welcome
    A welcome that is not warm.
    accueil tiède

    Related Words

    tepidity
    Quality of being tepid.
    tiédeur
    to tepid
    To make something tepid.
    tiédir

    Slang Meanings

    To manage something with little energy or enthusiasm.
    He approached the project in a tepid manner.
    Il a abordé le projet de manière tiède.
    A nonchalant or indifferent attitude.
    His approach was really tepid, as if he didn’t care at all.
    Son approche était vraiment tiède, comme s'il n'en avait rien à faire.