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Définition et signification de « freeze » en anglais

to freeze
01

geler, se congeler

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius 
Intransitive
to freeze definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
irrégulier
présent
freeze
3e personne du singulier
freezes
participe présent
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participe passé
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Exemples
As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze. 

Alors que la température a baissé pendant la nuit, l'eau de l'étang a commencé à geler.

02

geler, congeler

to cause something to become solid or turn into ice by reducing its temperature 
Transitive: to freeze a liquid
to freeze definition and meaning
Exemples
The cold weather is currently freezing the pond. 

Le temps froid est en train de geler l'étang.

03

être gelé, se les cailler

to feel extremely cold 
Intransitive
to freeze definition and meaning
Exemples
Despite wearing multiple layers, she was still freezing while waiting for the bus in the bitter winter wind. 

Malgré le port de plusieurs couches, elle gelait encore en attendant le bus dans le vent glacial de l'hiver.

04

geler

(of the weather) to be very cold 
Intransitive
to freeze definition and meaning
Exemples
The forecast predicted that temperatures would freeze overnight, prompting residents to take precautions against frost. 

Les prévisions ont prédit que les températures gèleraient pendant la nuit, incitant les résidents à prendre des précautions contre le gel.

05

congeler, surgeler

to store food products at a very low temperature to maintain their freshness and quality 
Transitive: to freeze food
Exemples
I freeze extra portions of soup in individual containers for quick meals later. 

Je congèle des portions supplémentaires de soupe dans des contenants individuels pour des repas rapides plus tard.

06

geler, se figer

to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise 
Intransitive
Exemples
As the bear emerged from the woods, Sarah froze, unable to move or scream. 

Alors que l'ours sortait des bois, Sarah gela, incapable de bouger ou de crier.

07

glacer, ignorer

to look at or treat someone with disapproval, disdain, or indifference 
Transitive: to freeze sb
Exemples
When she asked for help, he froze her with a glare, making her feel unwelcome. 

Quand elle a demandé de l'aide, il l'a gelée d'un regard, la faisant se sentir indésirable.

08

immobiliser

to legally prevent money, property, or a bank account from being used or sold 
Transitive: to freeze a property or bank account
Exemples
The government decided to freeze the assets of the company suspected of money laundering until the investigation was complete. 

Le gouvernement a décidé de geler les actifs de l'entreprise soupçonnée de blanchiment d'argent jusqu'à la fin de l'enquête.

09

arrêter, immobiliser

to stop a movie or video to look at a particular frame 
Transitive: to freeze a movie or video
Exemples
During the film analysis class, the professor would frequently freeze the movie to discuss specific scenes in detail. 

Pendant le cours d'analyse filmique, le professeur gelait fréquemment le film pour discuter de scènes spécifiques en détail.

10

geler, se bloquer

(of software) to stop working properly and no longer respond to actions 
Exemples
My computer froze while I was working on the report. 

Mon ordinateur a gelé pendant que je travaillais sur le rapport.

Freeze
01

gel, arrêt

an interruption or temporary suspension of progress, activity, or movement 
freeze definition and meaning
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statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
composé
dénombrable
forme plurielle
freezes
Exemples
The project came to a freeze after funding was cut. 

Le projet est arrivé à un gel après la réduction des financements.

02

gel, gelée

weather conditions cold enough to cause freezing 
freeze definition and meaning
Exemples
The early freeze damaged the crops. 

Le gel précoce a endommagé les cultures.

03

gel, blocage

the act of fixing prices, wages, or other values at a particular level 
Exemples
The government imposed a freeze on rent increases. 

Le gouvernement a imposé un gel des augmentations de loyer.

04

congélation, solidification

the process of withdrawing heat to change a substance from liquid to solid 
Exemples
The freeze of water in the pipes caused them to burst. 

La congélation de l'eau dans les tuyaux a provoqué leur éclatement.

01

Gel !, Stop !

used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately 
freeze definition and meaning
Exemples
Freeze! Put your hands up and don't move! 

Gel ! Levez les mains et ne bougez plus !

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