warm

• Se dit de quelque chose qui a une température modérément élevée, ou d'une personne qui est amicale et affectueuse.

Describes something that is at a moderately high temperature, or a person who is friendly and affectionate.

1. Moderately hotA1formal

   Having a temperature that is moderately high, but not hot.

   tiède

   • The soup is still warm.
   • She wore a warm coat in the winter.
   • The water in the pool is pleasantly warm.

   Synonymeslukewarmmildtemperatetepid

   Antonymeschillycoldcool

2. Friendly and affectionateA2formal

   Showing kindness, enthusiasm, or affection.

   chaleureux

   • He gave her a warm smile.
   • The host gave us a warm welcome.
   • She has a warm personality that makes everyone feel comfortable.

   Synonymesaffectionateamiablecordialfriendlygenialgraciouskindlovingsympathetictender

   Antonymesaloofcoldcooldistantreservedunfriendly

3. Close to guessingB1informal

   Used in games to indicate that someone is close to finding the correct answer or object.

   Proche de la réponse (jeu)

   • You're getting warmer! Keep looking.
   • The child was warm when he guessed the number.
   • The player was warm but not quite right.

   Synonymesclosenear

   Antonymescoldcool

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'élever la température de quelque chose ou de devenir plus chaud.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising the temperature of something or becoming warmer.

1. Increase temperatureA1formal

   To make something or someone become warmer.

   Réchauffer

   • She warmed her hands by the fire.
   • Please warm the soup before serving.
   • The sun warmed the cold ground.

   Synonymeschafeheatheat upreheatwarm up

   Antonymeschillcoolrefrigerate

2. Become friendlierB1informal

   To become more enthusiastic, friendly, or receptive.

   S'échauffer, devenir plus chaleureux

   • He warmed to the idea after some thought.
   • The audience warmed to the speaker's humor.
   • She slowly warmed to her new colleagues.

   Synonymescome aroundmeltrelentsoftenthawunbendwarm up

   Antonymesalienatechillcool

Variantes phrasalwarm to