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Frost
01
gelée
a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces
Exemples
Frost warnings were issued for the area as temperatures dropped.
Des avertissements de gel ont été émis pour la région alors que les températures chutaient.
02
gel
ice crystals that form a white coating, especially on outdoor surfaces
03
a cold, unfriendly, or distant manner exhibited by a person
to frost
01
givrer, recouvrir de givre
to cover something with a thin layer of ice crystals
Transitive: to frost the surface of something
Exemples
Be careful not to leave the car parked outside overnight, as it might frost the windshield.
Faites attention à ne pas laisser la voiture garée à l'extérieur pendant la nuit, car elle pourrait givrer le pare-brise.
02
glacer, recouvrir de glaçage
to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to frost a cake or baked goods
Exemples
The pastry chef frosted the cupcakes with swirls of buttercream frosting, creating an elegant finish.
Le pâtissier a glacé les cupcakes avec des volutes de glaçage au beurre, créant une finition élégante.
03
givrer, endommager par le gel
to cause damage to something as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures
Transitive: to frost a plant or crop
Exemples
The farmer woke up to find that the early cold had frosted the leaves of his crops, causing significant damage.
Le fermier s'est réveillé pour constater que le froid précoce avait gelé les feuilles de ses cultures, causant des dommages importants.
04
givrer, matifier
to create a fine-grained, speckled surface on a material
Transitive: to frost a surface
Exemples
They frosted the metal surface of the lampshade to reduce glare and create a softer light.
Ils ont givré la surface métallique de l'abat-jour pour réduire l'éblouissement et créer une lumière plus douce.
Arbre Lexical
frosty
frost
