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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

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

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