Chaud etymology

French

French word chaud comes from Latin caleo, and later Old French chalt (Hot.)

Etymology of chaud

Detailed word origin of chaud

Dictionary entry Language Definition
caleo Latin (lat) (figuratively) I am aroused, warmed or inflamed.. (figuratively) I am troubled or perplexed.. (figuratively) I am yet warm, new or fresh.. (figuratively, of a place) I am eagerly sought, I am frequented.. (figuratively, of abstract things) I am carried on warmly, I am urged on zealously.. I am warm or hot, glow.
calidus Latin (lat) (rare) having a white spot on the forehead. Fiery, fierce, vehement. Rash, eager, inconsiderate. Spirited, impassioned. Warm, hot.
chalt Old French (fro) Hot.
chaud French (fr) Hot Heat, warmth (slang) enthusiastic, willing, up. (slang) hard. (slang) horny, randy (showing interest in sexual activity). (slang) risky, dangerous, disreputable, dodgy. Warm, hot.

Words with the same origin as chaud

Descendants of caleo

chauffage