cooling

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'action de réduire la température de quelque chose, ou l'état de devenir plus frais.

A noun referring to the process or act of making something cooler or less hot, or the state of becoming cooler.

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1. Process of reducing temperatureB1formal

   The act or process of making something less hot or reducing its temperature.

   refroidissement

   • The cooling of the engine took about ten minutes.
   • Proper cooling is essential for the computer to function.
   • The cooling of the metal occurs rapidly in water.

   Synonymeschillingcool downrefrigeration

   Antonymesheatingwarming

2. Decrease in enthusiasm or intensityB2informal

   A reduction in excitement, interest, or emotional intensity.

   Refroidissement

   • There was a noticeable cooling in their relationship after the argument.
   • The cooling of public interest in the topic surprised the researchers.
   • After the initial excitement, a cooling of enthusiasm set in.

   Synonymesabatementdampeningdeclinediminutionebbingfadinglesseningmoderationslackeningwaning

   Antonymesexcitementintensificationwarming

• 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