French word

rafraîchissant

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁafʁeʃisɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiverefreshing

Example

Cette boisson est rafraîchissante.

This drink is refreshing.

Illustration for rafraîchissant (refreshing)

More examples

Après une longue marche, une douche est rafraîchissante.

After a long walk, a shower is refreshing.

Core concept

A renewing coolness that leaves the body, atmosphere, or mood feeling lighter.

Common phrases

  • boisson rafraîchissante

    refreshing drink

  • douche rafraîchissante

    refreshing shower

  • brise rafraîchissante

    refreshing breeze

Similar words

frais: Pleasantly cool, crisp, and fresh.
léger: Light in weight or richness, making it easy on the body or palate.

Definition in French

Qui rend l'atmosphère ou le corps plus frais et plus léger, apportant une impression de renouveau.

Word origin

The adjective rafraîchissant derives from rafraîchir, whose parts re- and frais express making something fresh or cool again.

Usage tips

  • In rafraîchissant, the final -ant has a nasal vowel and the final t is silent.

Other meanings

  • coolingadjective

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