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temper noun

  /ˈtɛmpə/ , /ˈtɛmpɚ/
  • A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.
caractère, tempérament
  • State of mind; mood.
  • The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities.
humeur, état d'esprit
  • The heat treatment to which a metal or other material has been subjected; a material that has undergone a particular heat treatment.
recuit

temperance noun

  /ˈtɛmpəɹəns/
  • (obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
tempérance
  • Moderation of passion; calmness.
tempérance, sobriété
  • Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
sobriété

temperate adjective

  /ˈtɛmpəɹət/
  • Moderate; not excessive.
tempéré

temper verb

  /ˈtɛmpə/ , /ˈtɛmpɚ/
  • To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.
recuire

tempering

tempérage

temperateness

sobriété

tempered

trempé

temperately adverb

  • In a thoughtfully measured or regulated manner, eschewing extremes.
modéré
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