la

feminine

/ʃa.lœʁ/

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Translation

heat, warmth

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

Genderfeminine

Pluralchaleurs

Examples

insupportable au '.

The heat is unbearable in August.

You could feel the warmth of the fire from the doorway.

She welcomed us very warmly.

l' .

Stay in the shade during the heatwave.

pull .

This jumper holds the heat well.

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This word is part of lesson 36.