English–French

“chill” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəfʁwadisəmɑ̃/

Example

En montagne, le refroidissement arrive très vite le soir.

In the mountains, the evening chill sets in very quickly.

Illustration for refroidissement (chill)

How to say “chill” in French

“Chill” in French is refroidissement.

The measurable drop that leaves a substance or surrounding air colder than before.

Full entry for refroidissement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with refroidissement

Un refroidissement soudain a fait baisser la température.

A sudden cooling caused the temperature to drop.

Tips for using refroidissement

  • In health contexts, un refroidissement can also mean a cold, so the surrounding context distinguishes illness from falling temperature.

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