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cool

UK
/kuːl/
US
/kul/
cool down

Translations

cooladjective
cooler
Comp.
coolest
Super.
UK
/kuːl/
US
/kul/
fraisPour la température.
The cool breeze was refreshing on a hot summer day.
La brise fraîche était rafraîchissante par une chaude journée d'été.
calmePour une attitude posée, sans émotion visible.
She remained cool under pressure during the interview.
Elle est restée calme sous la pression pendant l'entretien.
styléFamilier, pour quelque chose de tendance ou de mode.
He wore a cool jacket that everyone admired.
Il portait une veste stylée que tout le monde admirait.
Additional translations
poséPour le comportement ou le contrôle de soi.
branchéFamilier, pour une personne ou une chose à la mode.
sympaFamilier, pour une appréciation positive ou de l'acceptation.
grosDans un registre familier, pour insister sur une somme importante.
Synonyms
chilly
cold
refreshing
calm
composed
stylish
fashionable
impressive
Antonyms
warm
hot
coolnoun
UK
/kuːl/
US
/kul/
sang-froidPour l'état d'esprit calme et maîtrisé.
She maintained her cool even under pressure.
Elle a gardé son sang-froid même sous la pression.
fraîcheurPour une température modérée ou basse.
The cool of the evening was a welcome relief after the hot day.
La fraîcheur du soir a été un soulagement bienvenu après la chaude journée.
Synonyms
calmness
composure
serenity
nonchalance
coolverb
cooled
Past Simple
cooled
Past Participle
cooling
Gerund
UK
/kuːl/
US
/kul/
refroidirPour faire baisser la température de quelque chose.
She placed the pie on the windowsill to cool.
Elle a posé la tarte sur le rebord de la fenêtre pour la refroidir.
se refroidirPour devenir moins intense ou moins enthousiaste.
His interest in the project began to cool after the initial excitement.
Son intérêt pour le projet a commencé à se refroidir après l'enthousiasme initial.
se calmerPour revenir à un état moins irrité ou moins agité.
He needed some time to cool before discussing the issue further.
Il a eu besoin d'un peu de temps pour se calmer avant de discuter plus avant du problème.
Synonyms
chill
calm
soothe
moderate
temper
cooladverb
Occasionally used colloquially/slang as an adverb meaning ‘calmly, without excitement’ (e.g. “play it cool”).
calmementPour une manière calme, détachée ou sans excitation visible.
He answered cool, without showing any nerves.
Il a répondu calmement, sans montrer la moindre nervosité.
Additional translations
tranquillementPour une manière détendue, sans agitation.
coolinterjection
génialFamilier, pour exprimer l'approbation ou l'admiration.
Cool! I love your new haircut.
Génial ! J'adore ta nouvelle coupe de cheveux.
d'accordFamilier, pour accepter ou marquer son accord.
Cool, I'll meet you at the cafe at 3 PM.
D'accord, je te retrouverai au café à 15 heures.
Additional translations
tranquilleFamilier, pour rassurer ou exprimer l'absence d'inquiétude.
Synonyms
awesome
great
fantastic
sweet
nice
excellent
brilliant
wow
neat
super

Definitions

cooladjective
Moderately cold; neither warm nor very cold.
The cool breeze was refreshing on a hot summer day.
Calm and composed; not excited or emotional.
She remained cool under pressure during the interview.
Fashionable or stylish; trendy.
He wore a cool jacket that everyone admired.
Socially adept or popular; admired by others.
He was considered the cool kid in school because of his charisma.
Used to emphasize that an amount (especially of money) is impressively large.
She inherited a cool $5 million from her grandfather.
Good, satisfactory, or acceptable; okay.
Is it cool if I leave a little early?
coolnoun
A calm or composed state of mind.
She maintained her cool even under pressure.
A fashionable or impressive quality or style.
The new restaurant has a certain cool that attracts a young crowd.
A moderate or low temperature.
The cool of the evening was a welcome relief after the hot day.
coolverb
To lower the temperature of something.
She placed the pie on the windowsill to cool.
To become less intense or less enthusiastic.
His interest in the project began to cool after the initial excitement.
To calm down or become less angry.
He needed some time to cool before discussing the issue further.
cooladverb
In a calm, relaxed, or emotionally detached way; informally, without visible excitement.
He answered cool, without showing any nerves.
coolinterjection
Used to express approval or admiration.
Cool! I love your new haircut.
Used to express agreement or acceptance.
Cool, I'll meet you at the cafe at 3 PM.
Used to express calmness or lack of concern.
Cool, no worries if you're running late.
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