Tídeur (en. Warmth)

tiːdəʁ

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of something that is neither hot nor cold.
The lukewarm water was pleasant during the summer.
La tiédeur de l'eau était agréable pendant l'été.
Quality of a room or a place that is somewhat warm.
The lukewarmness of the room was perfect for relaxing.
La tiédeur de la pièce était parfaite pour se détendre.

Etymology

From Latin 'tepidus', meaning lukewarm.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not to be lukewarm
To be indecisive or not fully engaged in a situation.
ne pas être à la tiédeur
in lukewarmness
At a moderate temperature.
en tiédeur

Related Words

tepid
Which is at an intermediate temperature.
tiède
coldness
Quality of what is cold.
froideur

Slang Meanings

Cool or pleasant in a certain situation.
This movie was really lukewarm, not too exciting but not boring either.
Ce film était vraiment tiédeur, pas trop excitant mais pas ennuyeux non plus.