chilly

frais, froid

Assez froid pour provoquer une sensation désagréable.

En anglais simple : Cold enough to make you uncomfortable.

• It is chilly outside.
• A chilly wind blew across the lake.
• The evenings were chilly, even in June.

Synonymes : cool, cold

Contraires : warm

Expressions courantes : chilly weather, chilly morning, chilly air

frileux, transi

Qui ressent un peu de froid et en éprouve de l’inconfort.

En anglais simple : Feeling a little cold and uncomfortable.

• I feel chilly.
• She felt chilly and pulled on a sweater.
• Are you chilly without your coat?

Synonymes : cold

Contraires : warm

Expressions courantes : feel chilly, a bit chilly

froid, glacial

Qui montre peu de sympathie ou de chaleur envers quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : Showing little friendliness or warmth towards someone.

• She gave me a chilly look.
• Our suggestion received a chilly response.
• There was a chilly silence after he entered the room.

Synonymes : cold, unfriendly

Contraires : friendly, warm

Expressions courantes : chilly reception, chilly look, chilly response