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How do you say "hot" in French?
chaud
In French, "hot" is chaud.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHOH', with the 'ch' sounding like the 'ch' in 'shale'. The final 'd' is completely silent.
Grammar notes
Chaud is masculine; the feminine form is chaude. Both can describe temperature or emotion. Plural forms are chauds and chaudes.
Example sentence
L'eau est très chaude.
The water is very hot.
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How to remember chaud
If someone shouts 'Show!' they might be running from something hot. Chaud for hot is similar enough to stick.
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Questions about chaud
How do you say "hot" in French?
In French, "hot" is chaud. It is a noun.
How is chaud written in French?
chaud is written using the standard French script.
How is chaud used in a sentence?
Use chaud as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'eau est très chaude. (The water is very hot.).
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