🇫🇷 How to say

“cold” in French

froid
Illustration of "cold" in a French cultural setting
A person bundled up in a thick coat and scarf, breathing out visible puffs of air while walking through a snowy park. Their gloved hands are tucked tightly into their pockets.

Usage note

Use 'froid' to describe low temperatures, weather, or objects. It's a common, everyday adjective that can also describe cold food or drinks, but in weather contexts it's often used with 'faire' as in 'il fait froid'.

Examples

  • Il fait froid aujourd'hui.

    It is cold today.

  • Je n'aime pas le temps froid.

    I don't like cold weather.

  • Prends un manteau, il fait froid dehors.

    Take a coat, it's cold outside.

Quick check

What does "froid" mean?

  • A. cold
  • B. near
  • C. first
  • D. this

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