thaw
thaw
θɔ
thaw
British pronunciation
/θɔː/

Définition et signification de « thaw » en anglais

to thaw
01

dégeler, fondre

to become softer or liquid
Intransitive
to thaw definition and meaning
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After weeks of cold weather, the ground began to thaw, revealing patches of green grass beneath the snow.
Après des semaines de temps froid, le sol a commencé à dégeler, révélant des plaques d'herbe verte sous la neige.
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
to thaw definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She uses a hairdryer to thaw the frozen pipes during winter.
Elle utilise un sèche-cheveux pour dégeler les tuyaux gelés pendant l'hiver.
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
thaw definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The thaw came early this year, melting the snow quickly.
Le dégel est arrivé tôt cette année, faisant fondre la neige rapidement.
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

example
Exemples
Allow the meat to undergo a complete thaw before cooking.
The ice underwent a slow thaw in the warm room.
03

a lessening or relaxation of tensions, hostility, or emotional reserve

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The meeting marked a thaw in diplomatic relations.
There was a thaw in their previously frosty friendship.
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