froid, chaud

 Froid:

Meaning: "Froid" means cold or chilly in English.

Usage: You can use it to describe temperature or the sensation of coldness. For example, "Il fait froid dehors" means "It's cold outside."

Pronunciation: In French, "froid" is pronounced as /fʁwa/.

Breaking it down:

"fr" is pronounced as the English "fr" sound.

"oi" is pronounced as the English "wa" sound, similar to the "wa" in "watch."

"d" is pronounced as the English "d" sound.

So, altogether, "froid" is pronounced as /fʁwa/.

"Un coup de froid" - A cold (as in catching a cold). For example, if someone is exposed to cold weather without adequate clothing, they might say, "J'ai attrapé un coup de froid," meaning "I caught a cold."

Chaud:

Meaning: "Chaud" translates to hot or warm in English.

Usage: Similar to "froid," you can use "chaud" to describe temperature or the sensation of warmth. For example, "Le café est chaud" means "The coffee is hot."

Pronunciation: In French, "chaud" is pronounced as /ʃo/.

Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:

"ch" is pronounced as the English "sh" sound.

"au" is pronounced as the English "o" in "go."

"d" is pronounced as the English "d" sound.

So altogether, "chaud" is pronounced as /ʃo/.

"Un coup de chaud" - A heatstroke or a sudden feeling of heat. For example, if it's a particularly hot day and someone suddenly feels overwhelmed by the heat, they might say, "J'ai eu un coup de chaud," meaning "I got overheated" or "I had a heatstroke."

So, "froid" is used for cold, and "chaud" is used for hot. These words are often used to describe weather, food, drinks, or physical sensations.