réchauffement
The English phrase 'warming' is translated into French as réchauffement.
réchauffement is a noun meaning a small rise in temperature. While réchauffement refers to the process of warming, the word chaleur refers to the heat itself. To express the concept of 'global warming', use the term réchauffement climatique rather than réchauffement mondial.
Meaning: small rise in temperature (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word réchauffement is formed from the verb réchauffer (to warm up) and the suffix -ment, which turns a verb into a noun of action.
Did you know?
- While réchauffement climatique is the standard term for 'global warming', some French scientists prefer dérèglement climatique to emphasize that the climate is becoming unstable, not just warmer.
- The root 'chaud' in réchauffer is the same root found in 'chaudron', which is the French word for 'cauldron'.
- French distinguishes between réchauffement (the process of warming) and chauffage (the system used to heat a building).
Examples in context
- Parlons du réchauffement climatique.Let's talk about global warming.Tatoeba #8976928 by Aiji, translation #5850171 by CK
- Il ne croit pas au réchauffement climatique.He doesn't believe in global warming.Tatoeba #5664276 by Batko, translation #2654607 by Hybrid
- Que pensez-vous du réchauffement climatique ?What do you think about global warming?Tatoeba #7862764 by Aiji, translation #4135017 by CK
- Le réchauffement climatique est un défi majeur pour notre planète.Climate warming is a major challenge for our planet.
- Il est primordial de réchauffer la pièce avant l'arrivée des invités.It is essential to warm up the room before the guests arrive.
- Le réchauffage des restes est très pratique lorsque l'on est pressé.Warming up leftovers is very convenient when you're in a hurry.
- Réchauffe-toi près du feu, il fait froid dehors !Warm yourself by the fire, it's cold outside!
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing the environment.
- LéaLe réchauffement s'accélère chaque année.The warming is accelerating every year.
- LucasC'est vrai, les glaciers fondent vite.It's true, the glaciers are melting fast.
- LéaNous devons limiter ce réchauffement.We must limit this warming.
- LucasJe suis d'accord avec toi, Léa.I agree with you, Léa.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
