Translation
heat, warmth
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Word origin
From Latin calor ('heat'), from calere ('to be warm'). English 'calorie' and 'nonchalant' go back to the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- calor
- English cognates
- calorie, nonchalant, scald
Grammar
Examples
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The heat is unbearable in August.
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You could feel the warmth of the fire from the doorway.
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She welcomed us very warmly.
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Stay in the shade during the heatwave.
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This jumper holds the heat well.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 6: chaleur, élément, couvert and 7 more words.