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Definitions

French > English
chaleureux
1. adj. (rare) Physically warm, radiating warmth.R:fr:TLFi
2. adj. (of a thing that has a particular effect on the senses) agreeable for its own qualities.
3. adj. (of an alcoholic drink, especially wine) Rich in alcohol, feeling physically warm.
4. adj. (of a color) warm.
5. adj. (of a person or his personality) ardent, excited, emotive; especially, warm, cordial, showing affection.
6. adj. (of a piece of literature or work of art) expressive; showing the author's or artist's feelings.
7. adj. (rare) animated, as of a discussion.
8. adj. (rare) Quick to anger.
9. n-m. a warm, emotive person.
10. n-m. a soft, expressive style of literature or art.
French > French
chaleureux
1. adj. Qui manifeste de la chaleur. Ne s'emploie plus qu'au figuré.
Ami chaleureux.
Orateur chaleureux.
Paroles chaleureuses.
Protestation chaleureuse.
Accueil chaleureux.

Example Sentences

Quel accueil chaleureux ! Comment ai-je mérité ça ?      What a warm welcome! How did I deserve this? J'ai reçu un accueil chaleureux.      I received a warm welcome. C'est un homme chaleureux.      He is a man of warm heart. Le nouveau président était un homme chaleureux et amical.      The new president was a warm and friendly man.

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