The French are breathing after the heatwave: Perception and reality of temperatures

It makes you wonder if you shouldn't pull out all the stops. While many cities in France such as Metz, Alençon, Mulhouse and Tarbes have crossed the symbolic bar of 40°C for the first time this summer, the end of August promises to be less hot... But hot nonetheless! This sudden variation in temperatures does not represent a danger in itself but affects our perceptions and can be felt on the body. “Ah, that’s it, let’s breathe”, “I feel less tired”, “I slept with a sheet!” ". In her office, Doctor Faïza Bossy heard the unanimous observation of her patients on Wednesday regarding the drop in temperatures. “The French describe a feeling of freshness, but we stay around 25°C,” says the healthcare professional, “all of that is a question of perception. » ... (rest of the content preserved as in the source)