English–French
“warm up” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/eʃofe/
Example
Je dois m'échauffer avant le match.
I have to warm up before the match.
How to say “warm up” in French
“Warm up” in French is échauffer.
Heat gradually rising through a body, an object, or a feeling until it is ready to act.
Example sentences with échauffer
La discussion s'est échauffée rapidement après les accusations.
The discussion heated up quickly after the accusations.
Tips for using échauffer
- For physical preparation, the reflexive form s'échauffer is usual when the subject warms up: Je dois m'échauffer avant le match.
Other French words for “warm up”
Je vais réchauffer la soupe au micro-ondes.
I am going to warm up the soup in the microwave.