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to thaw
01
dégeler, fondre
to become softer or liquid
Intransitive
Exemples
As spring approached, the frozen lake started to thaw, creating dangerous conditions for ice skaters.
Alors que le printemps approchait, le lac gelé a commencé à dégeler, créant des conditions dangereuses pour les patineurs sur glace.
1.1
dégeler, faire fondre
to make something melt or soften
Transitive: to thaw something frozen
Exemples
The microwave has successfully thawed the frozen vegetables for dinner.
Le micro-ondes a réussi à décongeler les légumes surgelés pour le dîner.
Thaw
01
dégel
a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt
Exemples
The thaw allowed the river to flow freely again.
Le dégel a permis à la rivière de couler librement à nouveau.
02
the process of a substance changing from solid to liquid due to heat
Exemples
The ice underwent a slow thaw in the warm room.
03
a lessening or relaxation of tensions, hostility, or emotional reserve
Exemples
There was a thaw in their previously frosty friendship.
Arbre Lexical
dethaw
thawed
thawing
thaw
