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In English, we say, “l feel hot, not I’m hot”. When we say, I’m hot, it means I’m sexy. Right?

Jinju K.A1Kwiziq community member

In English, we say, “l feel hot, not I’m hot”. When we say, I’m hot, it means I’m sexy. Right?

This question relates to:French lesson "Avoir chaud/froid = To be hot/cold (French Expressions with avoir)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Jinju,

As Chris says it all depends on context but I can only think of one expression in French when 'chaud' would have sexual connotations - 

Cet homme est un chaud lapin! 

I'll let you look for a translation ...

 

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Jinju,

you can say "I'm hot" in English even without sexual connotations. It depends on context and is stronger if you say this about another person like, "She's really hot!" (raising your eyebrows and looking lecherously) ;)

-- Chris. 

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In English, we say, “l feel hot, not I’m hot”. When we say, I’m hot, it means I’m sexy. Right?

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