What is the translation of "Des bouffées de chaleur, chérie ?" in English?

The phrase "Des bouffées de chaleur, chérie ?" translates colloquially to: "Hot flashes, honey?"

What does the word "Des bouffées" mean in this context?

In this phrase, "Des bouffées" means: hot flashes / bursts of heat

What does the word "de chaleur" mean in this context?

In this phrase, "de chaleur" means: of heat

What does the word "chérie" mean in this context?

In this phrase, "chérie" means: honey / darling (feminine form)

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Des bouffées de chaleur, chérie ?

→ “Hot flashes, honey?”

Des bouffées — hot flashes / bursts of heat

de chaleur — of heat

chérie — honey / darling (feminine form)

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Nuance of Idiomatic Phrase "Bouffées de chaleur" ("Hot Flashes")

The French medical term bouffées de chaleur literally translates to "bursts of heat," but it is the standard expression for "hot flashes" or "hot flushes." This phrase specifically refers to the sudden sensation of intense heat, often accompanied by sweating and redness in the face and neck, which is a common symptom during menopause. The use of bouffées (bursts/flashes) captures the sudden, wave-like nature of the feeling perfectly.

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