French · Adjectives
chaud
hot
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a high temperature.
Example
L'ete est tres chaud cette annee.
Summer is very hot this year.
Etymology
'Chaud' comes from the Latin 'calidus', meaning 'warm or hot', reflecting physical temperature and emotional states.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chaud' is commonly used in both informal speech and formal writing, relevant in discussions of weather, food, and feelings.