Froid
Example: Il fait très froid dehors en hiver.
Definition
"Froid" describes a low temperature condition, often experienced in weather or objects, characterized by the sensation of coldness. For example, in the phrase 'Il fait très froid dehors en hiver,' it conveys that it is very cold outside during winter.
Etymology
The French word "froid" comes from the Latin word 'frigidus,' meaning cold. Over time, it evolved into Old French as 'froid,' retaining its original meaning related to low temperature. Did you know that the Latin root 'frigidus' is also the origin of the English word 'frigid'?
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"Froid" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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