French Expression · Intermediate
sueur froide
cold sweat
Pronunciation: /sɥœʁ fʁwad/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "cold sweat".
Example
avoir des sueurs froides
to be in a cold sweat, to go hot and cold
Practice tips
- Practice sueur froide out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.