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cold

UK
/kəʊld/
US
/koʊld/

Translations

coldadjective
colder
Comp.
coldest
Super.
UK
/kəʊld/
US
/koʊld/
The cold wind made everyone shiver as they walked down the street.
Le vent froid a fait frissonner tout le monde en descendant la rue.
Additional translations
froidPour les couleurs : tons perçus comme froids.
froidAu sens figuré : sans chaleur ni émotion, distant.
froidAu sens figuré : peu enthousiaste, peu réceptif.
Synonyms
cool
glacial
frosty
nippy
wintry
gelid
icy
chilly
frigid
Antonyms
hot
coldnoun
colds
pl
UK
/kəʊld/
US
/koʊld/
rhumeMaladie virale bénigne des voies respiratoires.
She caught a cold after being out in the rain without an umbrella.
Elle a attrapé un rhume après être sortie sous la pluie sans parapluie.
The cold of winter can be harsh and unforgiving.
Le froid de l'hiver peut être rude et impitoyable.
Synonyms
chill
coolness
coldness
frigidness
frost
Antonyms
heat
coldadverb
UK
/kəʊld/
US
/koʊld/
Used informally to mean 'without preparation' or 'completely, abruptly'
netPour marquer un arrêt soudain et complet.
The engine stopped cold in the middle of the highway.
Le moteur s'est arrêté net au milieu de l'autoroute.

Definitions

coldadjective
Having a low temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body.
The cold wind made everyone shiver as they walked down the street.
Lacking in warmth or emotion; unfriendly or unwelcoming.
Her cold response to his greeting made it clear she was still upset.
Characterized by a lack of enthusiasm or interest.
The proposal received a cold reception from the board members.
Relating to a color that is perceived as cool, such as blue or green.
The room was painted in cold shades, giving it a calm and serene atmosphere.
coldnoun
A low temperature, especially in the atmosphere; a condition of being cold.
The cold of winter can be harsh and unforgiving.
A common viral infection characterized by a runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat.
She caught a cold after being out in the rain without an umbrella.
coldadverb
Suddenly and completely; without advance preparation or warning.
The engine stopped cold in the middle of the highway.
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