1. A state of coolness or reserve in relations between people; a period of strained or distant relations.
Usage: Usually plural or used as a mass noun; Borrowed from French; Formal or literary register

Examples

• After the argument, there were noticeable froideurs between the two colleagues.
• The froideurs in their relationship lasted for several weeks before they reconciled.
• Despite the public smiles, observers detected froideurs between the diplomats.
• She sensed froideurs from her family after she announced her unconventional career choice.
• The froideurs gradually melted as they spent more time together.