🇫🇷 How to say

“hot” in French

chaud
Illustration of "hot" in a French cultural setting
A bright summer day with the sun blazing overhead, people fanning themselves and seeking shade under trees while enjoying cold drinks.

Usage note

Use 'chaud' to describe warm weather or high temperatures; it's a common and casual word for everyday conversations about the heat.

Examples

  • Il fait chaud aujourd'hui.

    It is hot today.

  • Je bois de l'eau froide parce qu'il fait chaud.

    I drink cold water because it is hot.

  • En été, il fait souvent chaud.

    In summer, it is often hot.

Quick check

What does "chaud" mean?

  • A. hot
  • B. left (direction)
  • C. delicious
  • D. happy

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