la sueur
sweat
C'est un liquide qui sort de la peau quand on a chaud ou quand on fait du sport.
The French word "sueur" means "sweat" in English. It refers to the moisture produced by the sweat glands on the skin, usually as a response to heat, physical exertion, stress, or nervousness.
Key points about "sueur":
- It is a feminine noun: la sueur.
- Used in contexts related to sweating or perspiration.
- Can also be used figuratively to describe effort or hard work, e.g., "Ça m'a coûté de la sueur" ("That cost me sweat," meaning it was hard work).
Synonyms and differences:
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Transpiration
- More formal, medical, or scientific term for sweating.
- Refers to the physiological process of sweat production by the body.
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Pignoufe (Not a synonym, sometimes confused)
- This is a slang or disparaging word unrelated to "sueur." Just a side note.
In everyday speech, "sueur" is the common and natural word to express sweat, while "transpiration" might appear in more technical contexts.
Example sentence:
"Après la course, il avait la sueur qui coulait sur son front."
(After the race, sweat was running down his forehead.)
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Examples
Pendant l'été, la sueur apparaît vite.noun
During the summer, sweat appears quickly.
La sueur glisse sur mon front.noun
Sweat runs down my forehead.
J'ai essuyé la sueur de mon visage après le travail.noun
I wiped the sweat from my face after work.
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