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    avoir chaud (to be hot - person)

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase / idiomatic expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This idiom uses the verb 'avoir' (to have) conjugated for the subject, followed by the invariable word 'chaud'. Unlike in English, where 'to be' is used, French expresses internal physical sensations using 'avoir'. Using 'être chaud' instead can carry vulgar or slang connotations (e.g., being aroused or enthusiastic).

    Sample sentences

    Ouvre la fenêtre s'il te plaît, j'ai très chaud.

    Please open the window, I am very hot.

    Tu n'as pas trop chaud avec ce gros manteau en laine ?

    Aren't you too hot with that heavy wool coat?

    Après avoir couru pendant une heure, les enfants avaient chaud et soif.

    After running for an hour, the children were hot and thirsty.

    Quick facts

    agreement:'chaud' remains invariable and does not agree in gender or number with the subject.
    conjugation:The verb 'avoir' is irregular and conjugates across all tenses (j'ai chaud, j'avais chaud, j'aurai chaud).
    distinction:'avoir chaud' is used for people/animals, 'faire chaud' for weather/ambient temperature, and 'être chaud' for objects.

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    Example

    Ouvre la fenêtre s'il te plaît, j'ai très chaud.

    Please open the window, I am very hot.

    Tu n'as pas trop chaud avec ce gros manteau en laine ?

    Aren't you too hot with that heavy wool coat?

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