douche froide
French edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “cold shower”.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
douche froide f (plural douches froides)
- 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)
- (figurative) let-down, disappointment; rude awakening