How do you say "warm up" in French?

Échauffement

Phrase Noun

In French, "warm up" is Échauffement.

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Pronunciation

Say ay-shohf-MAHN, with a nasal ending and stress falling on that final syllable.

Grammar notes

Échauffement is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

warm up

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How to remember Échauffement

Échauffement contains chaud, meaning hot, since warming up literally means heating your muscles up.

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Questions about Échauffement

How do you pronounce Échauffement?

Say ay-shohf-MAHN, with a nasal ending and stress falling on that final syllable.

Is Échauffement formal or casual?

Échauffement is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Échauffement used in French?

Échauffement is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (warm up).

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