frigid
/ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪd/ adjectif C1En français : frigide
- Very cold; lacking warmth; icy.
- Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive.
- Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman.
Comparatif frigider · Superlatif frigidest
Dans la bibliothèque
He was decidedly frigid in his manner to us, especially when he heard the errand upon which we had come.
“By no means,” replied the count in the most frigid tones; “Ali has many faults mixed with most excellent qualities.
Danglars, however, while possessing a great admiration for the antique, as it was understood during the time of the Directory, entertained the most sovereign contempt for the simple elegance of his wife’s favorite sitting-room, where, by the way, he was never permitted to intrude, unless, indeed, he excused his own appearance by ushering in some more agreeable visitor than himself; and even then he had rather the air and manner of a person who was himself introduced, than that of being the presenter of another, his reception being cordial or frigid, in proportion as the person who accompanied him chanced to please or displease the baroness.
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