French word

fraîcheur

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɛʃœʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfreshness

Example

La fraîcheur des légumes est importante pour la santé.

The freshness of vegetables is important for health.

Illustration for fraîcheur (freshness)

More examples

Une fraîcheur matinale rend la promenade agréable.

Morning coolness makes the walk pleasant.

Core concept

A crisp sense of coolness or freshness, like a shaded room or recently picked vegetables.

Common phrases

  • la fraîcheur des légumes

    freshness of the vegetables

  • une fraîcheur matinale

    morning coolness

  • une sensation de fraîcheur

    a feeling of freshness

Similar words

goût: The basic taste of food or drink, such as sweetness or saltiness.
saveur: The aroma and subtle taste impression of food or drink.
froid: A state of being cold or having a low temperature.
température: The degree of heat or cold in a place or thing.

Definition in French

Sensation ou qualité de ce qui est frais, liée à une température modérée ou à une impression de vivacité, applicable à l'air, un lieu ou un aliment.

Word origin

Fraîcheur derives from frais plus -eur, and frais developed in Old French from a Germanic source related to English fresh.

Usage tips

  • With weather or indoor spaces, la fraîcheur usually means coolness, while with food it usually means freshness.

Other meanings

  • coolnessnoun

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