hot
gb/hˈɑt/ us/hˈɑt/
A1
Anglais
~ 1100
Sens
0 sens
adjective
A1
property
1
Having a high temperature
Having a lot of heat; not cold.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is hot
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'hot' with 'spicy' when describing food. In English, 'hot' can mean both, but context matters.
Synonymes
warm (Suggests moderately high temperature, less intense than 'hot'.)
Antonymes
cold (Describes low temperature, opposite of 'hot' in this sense.)
Collocations
hot day
|hot water
|hot weather
|hot drink
|hot sun
Thèmes
daily life
|weather
|food
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The soup is too hot to eat right now.
- It was a hot summer afternoon.
- Be careful, the pan is hot.
- The water from the tap is very hot this morning.
- Her tea was still hot after ten minutes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The coffee is hot.
- Today is a hot day.
- The soup is hot.
- That plate is hot.
- This tea is hot.
adjective
A2
property
2
Spicy in taste
Having a strong taste that burns your mouth because of spices.
Schéma d’usage :
[food] is hot
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often confuse 'hot' (spicy) with 'hot' (temperature), leading to misunderstandings when ordering food.
Synonymes
spicy (Common alternative; refers to strong flavor from spices, not temperature.)
Antonymes
mild (Describes food without strong spices or heat.)
Collocations
hot curry
|hot sauce
|hot peppers
|hot salsa
Thèmes
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Exemples
- This chili is really hot, so be careful.
- I can't eat food that's too hot for my tongue.
- They served a hot curry with rice.
- He loves hot chicken wings.
- The salsa was so hot it made me sweat.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The curry is hot.
- This sauce is very hot.
- I like hot food.
- The soup is not hot, it is mild.
- My friend likes hot peppers.
adjective
informal
B1
property
3
Physically attractive
Looking very good and attractive.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is hot
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use 'hot' in formal contexts where it sounds inappropriate; it's generally informal/slang for attractiveness.
Synonymes
good-looking (Neutral term for attractive appearance; less slangy than 'hot'.)
Antonymes
unattractive (Lacking physical appeal.)
Collocations
hot guy
|hot girl
|look hot
Thèmes
appearance
|relationships
|emotions
Exemples
- He's one of the hottest actors in Hollywood.
- She looked really hot in that dress.
- Everyone agrees the new model is hot.
- I think your friend is really hot.
- That singer is so hot right now.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She is very hot.
- That man is hot.
- My friend thinks he is hot.
- He is a hot actor.
- I think she looks hot.
adjective
informal
B1
property
4
In demand or popular now
Liked by many people right now; very popular.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is hot
Synonymes
trending (Popular at the current moment, often on social media.)
Antonymes
unpopular (Not liked or sought after by people.)
Collocations
hot topic
|hot trend
|hot product
Thèmes
business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Electric cars are a hot topic in the industry.
- That new phone model is really hot right now.
- This song is the hottest hit of the summer.
- Sustainable fashion is becoming a hot trend.
- These sneakers are the hottest item in stores.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This movie is very hot now.
- That singer is hot these days.
- This game is a hot trend.
- Electric cars are a hot topic now.
- That book is a hot seller.
adjective
informal
B2
property
5
Under police attention or risky to handle
Stolen or illegal and dangerous to have because police may find it.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is hot
Synonymes
stolen (Specifically taken illegally; 'hot' adds sense of urgency and risk.)
Antonymes
legitimate (Legally obtained and safe to own.)
Collocations
hot goods
|hot property
Thèmes
crime
|law
|daily_life
Exemples
- The cops are looking for that car—it's hot.
- He was caught selling hot merchandise downtown.
- Don't touch that laptop; it's probably hot.
- The jewelry was clearly hot property after the robbery.
- They were trying to get rid of some hot goods.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This watch is hot.
- That car is hot after the robbery.
- He sells hot phones.
- The police found the hot goods.
- Hot property can get you in trouble.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
hot
API
GB/hˈɑt/
US/hˈɑt/
Syllabes et accentuation
hot (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (hot)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: hot
- Comparative: hotter
- Superlative: hottest
Famille de mots
Forms
hotter
adjective
hottest
adjective
Related words
reheat
verb
overheat
verb
Negative and opposite forms
cold
adjective A1
unheated
adjective
Advanced or less common
hotly
adverb
hotness
noun
Points clés
- Irregular comparative: hotter Adjective
- Irregular superlative: hottest Adjective
Expressions
hot water
1/hˈɑt wˈɔtɚ/
idiom
informal
In trouble or difficulty
In serious trouble with someone or with the law.
Exemples
- He got into hot water for missing the deadline.
- She's in hot water with her boss after the mistake.
red-hot
1/ɹˈɛd hˈɑt/
fixed phrase
Extremely heated or intense activity/situation
Very hot in temperature or very active and exciting.
Exemples
- The competition was red-hot until the final round.
- Be careful, the stove burner is red-hot.
hot mess
1/hˈɑt mˈɛs/
idiom
informal
Chaotic but noticeable person/situation
A very messy or confused person or situation, sometimes still interesting or attractive.
Exemples
- After the party, the house was a complete hot mess.
- He's such a hot mess, but everyone loves him.
hot mess
2/hˈɑt mˈɛs/
idiom
slang
disorganized but somehow appealing person or thing
A person or thing that is very chaotic or has many problems, but can still be interesting or attractive.
Exemples
- By Monday morning I’m always a hot mess.
- The event was a hot mess, but everyone had fun.
hot topic
1/hˈɑt tˈɑpɪk/
fixed phrase
Subject many discuss currently
Something people are talking about a lot right now.
Exemples
- Climate change has become a hot topic in politics.
- Climate change is a hot topic in the news.
- The new law is a hot topic among voters.
- The new law has become a hot topic among voters.
strike while the iron is hot
1/stɹˈaɪk wˈaɪl ðə ˈaɪɚn ˈɪz hˈɑt/
idiom
Act quickly on opportunity
To do something right away because it is the best time to do it.
Exemples
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and ask for a raise now.
- He struck while the iron was hot and sold his shares for a profit.
- They struck while the iron was hot and made the investment.
- The team struck while the iron was hot and scored another goal.