English–French

“coldness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁwadœʁ/

Example

Sa froideur m'a blessé.

His coldness hurt me.

Illustration for froideur (coldness)

How to say “coldness” in French

“Coldness” in French is froideur.

An emotional chill that keeps warmth and interest from reaching other people.

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

Example sentences with froideur

La froideur de son ton m'a fait douter de sa sincérité.

The coldness in his tone made me doubt his sincerity.

Tips for using froideur

  • Froideur is feminine, so the usual form is la froideur, not le froideur.

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