température

Definitions of température
  1. noun
    the somatic sensation of cold or heat
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    chaleur
    the sensation caused by heat energy
    fraîcheur, froid
    the sensation produced by low temperatures
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    sens du toucher, toucher
    the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations
  2. noun
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
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    zéro absolu
    (cryogenics) the lowest temperature theoretically attainable (at which the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is minimal); 0 Kelvin or -273.15 centigrade or -459.67 Fahrenheit
    point de congélation, point de fusion
    the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid
    point d'ébullition, ébullition
    the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
    température du corps
    temperature of the body; normally 98.6 F or 37 C in humans; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
    fraîcheur, froid
    the absence of heat
    chaleur
    the presence of heat
    fraîcheur, froid
    coldness due to a cold environment
    froideur
    the property of being moderately cold
    fraîcheur
    the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
    chaleur
    the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
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    propriété physique
    any property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions
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