English–French
“cool” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəfʁwadiʁ/
Example
Je vais refroidir le café.
I am going to cool the coffee.
How to say “cool” in French
“Cool” in French is refroidir.
A hot drink or object moves down the temperature scale until its warmth is reduced.
Example sentences with refroidir
Laisse le gâteau refroidir avant de le couper.
Let the cake cool before cutting it.
Tips for using refroidir
- Refroidir generally signals a clear temperature reduction, whereas rafraîchir often suggests making something pleasantly cool or fresh.
Other French words for “cool”
Peux-tu rafraîchir la boisson ?
Can you cool the drink?