douche froide

French

Etymology

Literally, “cold shower”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /duʃ fʁwad/

Noun

douche froide f (plural douches froides)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see douche,‎ froide.
    faire l’effet d’une douche froide ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
  2. (figurative) let-down, disappointment; rude awakening

See also
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