This is the 10138th most frequent French word.
hot
In French, "hot" (informal borrowing from English) means "sexy" or "popular."
Usage of 'hot' to refer to weather conditions.
C'était un jour chaud d'été.
It was a hot summer day.
Usage of 'hot' to describe temperature of a drink.
Le café est trop chaud.
The coffee is too hot.
Usage of 'hot' metaphorically to signify importance or controversy.