/fʁwa/

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Translation

cold

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Word origin

From Latin frigidus ('cold'), from frigus ('cold, frost'). English 'frigid' and 'refrigerate' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
frigidus
English cognates
frigid, refrigerate

Grammar

Femininefroide
Masc pluralfroids
Fem pluralfroides

Examples

.

It's very cold this morning.

.

My coffee is already cold.

.

She looked at me with a cold smile.

, !

Put your coat on, it's really cold outside!

.

My coffee went cold while I was working.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 12: froid, liste, bienvenue and 7 more words.