French Conversation · Level 138
30 words
French word
tiède
Pronunciation
IPA/tjɛd/
Meaning
- adjectivelukewarm
Example
Le café est tiède.
The coffee is lukewarm.
More examples
En hiver, je bois souvent une boisson tiède après être sorti.
In winter, I often drink a lukewarm drink after going out.
Core concept
A drink that feels gently warm on the skin, far from both a chill and a burn.
Common phrases
boisson tiède
lukewarm drink
soupe tiède
lukewarm soup
Similar words
chaud: Having a high temperature that feels intensely hot to the touch.
froid: Having a low temperature that feels distinctly cold to the touch.
apathique: Showing little motivation, interest, or response.
blasé: No longer easily impressed or delighted by repeated experiences.
Definition in French
Qui décrit quelque chose légèrement chaud au toucher, sans être brûlant ni froid.
Word origin
French tiède comes from Latin tepidus, meaning warm or lukewarm, through regular Old French development.
Usage tips
- Tiède also describes weak enthusiasm, as in une réponse tiède for a lukewarm or unenthusiastic reply.
Other meanings
- half-heartedadjective
Opposites
- froidcoldadjective
Related words
- tiédeurlukewarmnessnoun
- tiéditurned lukewarmadjective