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, cold shower

See also

• douche écossaise