cool

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose comme excellent, à la mode ou impressionnant.

An adjective used to describe something as excellent, fashionable, or impressive.

1. Moderately coldA1formal

   Of or at a fairly low temperature, but not cold enough to be unpleasant.

   frais

   • The water in the lake was cool and refreshing.
   • A cool breeze blew through the open window.
   • Store the wine in a cool, dark place.

   Synonymesbriskchillycrispfreshnippy

   Antonymeshottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellentA1informal

   Used to express approval or admiration; very good, stylish, or impressive.

   Cool (admirable, élégant)

   • That's a really cool jacket you're wearing.
   • It was cool to meet my favorite singer.
   • He thinks he's so cool with his new car.

   Synonymesawesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   Antonymeslameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composedB1informal

   Not excited, nervous, or upset; able to stay calm in a difficult situation.

   calme et posé

   • She remained cool during the emergency.
   • Keep cool and don't let them provoke you.
   • He's a cool customer under pressure.

   Synonymescalmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   Antonymesagitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendlyB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

   froid, distant

   • She gave him a cool reception after the argument.
   • His response was cool and distant.
   • The audience was cool towards the new performer.

   Synonymesaloofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   Antonymescordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• Nom désignant une température modérée ou basse, ainsi qu'un état de calme et de maîtrise de soi.

A noun referring to a moderate or low temperature, or a state of calmness and composure.

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1. Moderate coldB1formal

   A state or quality of being moderately cold; coolness.

   Fraîcheur modérée

   • The cool of the evening was refreshing after the hot day.
   • She enjoyed the cool of the shade under the tree.
   • The cool of the morning air woke him up.

   Synonymeschillchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfreshness

   Antonymesheatwarmth

2. Composure or calmnessB2informal

   A state of being calm, controlled, and unemotional.

   sang-froid

   • He kept his cool during the heated argument.
   • She lost her cool when she saw the mess.
   • Maintaining your cool in a crisis is important.

   Synonymesaplombcalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseself-controlself-possessionserenity

   Antonymesagitationanxietydistressexcitementfrenzyhysteriapanicperturbation

• Verbe désignant l'action de refroidir quelque chose ou de diminuer l'excitation, la colère ou l'intensité.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something less hot, or of becoming less excited, angry, or intense.

1. Reduce temperatureA2formal

   To make something become less hot or to lower its temperature.

   Refroidir

   • She cooled the soup by blowing on it.
   • The fan helps cool the room during summer.
   • He cooled the engine by adding water.

   Synonymeschillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   Antonymesheatwarm

2. A2formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

   Devenir moins chaud

   • The coffee cooled quickly in the cold air.
   • Let the cake cool before frosting it.
   • The metal cooled after being removed from the furnace.

   Synonymeschillcool downcool off

   Antonymesheatwarm

3. Calm downB1informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   se calmer

   • He needed some time to cool down after the argument.
   • She took a deep breath to cool her temper.
   • The situation cooled after the mediator intervened.

   Synonymescalm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   Antonymesagitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

Variantes phrasalcool downcool off