15초 만에
- Used to guess that something is neither hot nor cold.
- Commonly applied to coffee, soup, or bath water.
- Implies a logical assumption based on time passing.
뜻
This phrase is used when you are fairly certain that something—usually a liquid or food—has reached a lukewarm temperature. It implies it is neither hot nor cold, often because it has been sitting out for a while.
주요 예문
3 / 7Finding a forgotten coffee
Mon café est sur le bureau, il est sûrement tiède.
My coffee is on the desk, it's surely lukewarm.
Checking the baby's bath water
L'eau du bain est sûrement tiède maintenant.
The bath water is probably lukewarm now.
Complaining politely at a restaurant
Excusez-moi, ce potage est sûrement tiède.
Excuse me, this soup is likely lukewarm.
문화적 배경
The 'Salade Tiède' is a staple of French bistros. It usually features warm elements like bacon (lardons) or goat cheese on cold lettuce. In Quebec, 'tiède' is used similarly, but you might also hear 'fret' (slang for cold) if the food has gone past the lukewarm stage. Belgians might use 'tiède' to describe the weather on a day that is neither hot nor cold, though 'doux' is more common. In some West African countries, 'tiède' can describe water that is safe to drink but not chilled, which is often preferred for health reasons.
The 'Probably' Rule
Remember that in 90% of conversations, 'sûrement' means 'probably.' If you want to say 'surely' as in 'definitely,' use 'certainement' or 'bien sûr'.
Gender Trap
Don't try to make 'tiède' feminine by adding an extra 'e'. It's already 'tiède' for both {le|m} and {la|f}!
15초 만에
- Used to guess that something is neither hot nor cold.
- Commonly applied to coffee, soup, or bath water.
- Implies a logical assumption based on time passing.
What It Means
Imagine you leave your coffee on the counter for twenty minutes. You look at it and say, C'est sûrement tiède. You are guessing the temperature is now middle-of-the-road. In French, tiède describes that specific 'room temperature' feel. It is not steaming, but it is not iced either. The word sûrement adds a layer of probability. It is like saying 'It must be lukewarm by now.'
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a simple observation. It usually follows a noun or the pronoun c'est. You do not need complex grammar here. It is a great way to describe food, drinks, or even bath water. Just remember that tiède is an adjective. It does not change much, but it can be used for many things. You are basically making a logical guess based on time passing.
When To Use It
Use this at a restaurant if your soup arrives late. Use it at home when you find a forgotten cup of tea. It is perfect for checking the shower water before jumping in. You can also use it when texting a friend who is late for dinner. 'Your plate is sûrement tiède now!' It is a very practical, everyday expression for physical comfort.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use tiède to describe a 'warm' person or a 'warm' welcome. For a friendly person, use chaleureux. If you use tiède for a person, it is actually an insult. It means they are indecisive or lack passion. Also, avoid using sûrement if you are 100% looking at a thermometer. It is a word for guessing, not for scientific facts.
Cultural Background
Temperature is a serious business in French gastronomy. A Frenchman rarely wants a café tiède. Coffee should be hot, and wine should be the correct temperature. Serving something tiède when it should be hot is often seen as a sign of poor service. However, in the summer, a douche tiède (lukewarm shower) is considered the best way to cool down properly. It is all about the context of the object.
Common Variations
You might hear probablement tiède which is slightly less certain. If something is unpleasantly lukewarm, people might use the slang term tiédasse. That one sounds a bit more annoyed! You can also say encore tiède if you are happy that something hasn't gone completely cold yet. It is a versatile little word for your daily French life.
사용 참고사항
The phrase is very safe to use in all social settings. Just be careful with the word 'sûrement'—if you want to sound 100% certain, use 'certainement' instead.
The 'Probably' Rule
Remember that in 90% of conversations, 'sûrement' means 'probably.' If you want to say 'surely' as in 'definitely,' use 'certainement' or 'bien sûr'.
Gender Trap
Don't try to make 'tiède' feminine by adding an extra 'e'. It's already 'tiède' for both {le|m} and {la|f}!
The Polite Refusal
If someone offers you a drink that has been sitting out, saying 'C'est sûrement tiède' is a polite way to decline without being rude.
예시
7Mon café est sur le bureau, il est sûrement tiède.
My coffee is on the desk, it's surely lukewarm.
A very common realization when you get distracted at work.
L'eau du bain est sûrement tiède maintenant.
The bath water is probably lukewarm now.
Used here to ensure the temperature is safe and comfortable.
Excusez-moi, ce potage est sûrement tiède.
Excuse me, this soup is likely lukewarm.
A polite way to suggest the food isn't hot enough.
Dépêche-toi, ton dîner est sûrement tiède !
Hurry up, your dinner is probably lukewarm!
Used to create a slight sense of urgency.
Avec cette attente, la pizza sera sûrement tiède à l'arrivée.
With this wait, the pizza will surely be lukewarm on arrival.
A sarcastic comment about slow delivery.
Oh non, ma bière est restée au soleil, elle est sûrement tiède.
Oh no, my beer stayed in the sun, it's surely lukewarm.
Expressing the tragedy of a warm beer.
Le vent est sûrement tiède cet après-midi.
The wind is probably lukewarm this afternoon.
Describing a mild, pleasant breeze.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tiède'.
Mes pâtes sont sûrement _________.
Since 'pâtes' is plural, you must add an 's' to 'tiède'.
Which sentence best describes a coffee left alone for 30 minutes?
Le café est...
After 30 minutes, a hot drink usually becomes lukewarm, not freezing cold or still boiling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu veux ma soupe ? B: Non merci, elle est _________.
In this context, B is likely refusing because the soup has lost its heat.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are checking if the bath is ready for a child.
Temperature is the most relevant factor when checking a bath.
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시각 학습 자료
Temperature Scale in French
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mes pâtes sont sûrement _________.
Since 'pâtes' is plural, you must add an 's' to 'tiède'.
Le café est...
After 30 minutes, a hot drink usually becomes lukewarm, not freezing cold or still boiling.
A: Tu veux ma soupe ? B: Non merci, elle est _________.
In this context, B is likely refusing because the soup has lost its heat.
Situation: You are checking if the bath is ready for a child.
Temperature is the most relevant factor when checking a bath.
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자주 묻는 질문
5 질문Not always, but usually. It implies something has lost its ideal temperature. However, 'une douche tiède' (a lukewarm shower) can be pleasant in summer.
It's rare. For weather, we usually say 'doux' (mild) or 'bon' (nice). 'Tiède' for weather sounds a bit poetic or strange.
It is 'sûrement tièdes'. Only the adjective 'tiède' takes an 's'. Adverbs like 'sûrement' never change.
There isn't a single word, but you could say 'agréablement chaud' (pleasantly warm).
In modern spoken French, it almost always means 'most likely' or 'probably.'
관련 표현
à température ambiante
similarat room temperature
entre deux eaux
figurativewavering / undecided
brûlant
contrastburning hot
glacé
contrastice cold
