arctic

• Relatif aux régions autour du pôle Nord ; extrêmement froid.

Relating to the regions around the North Pole; extremely cold.

1. Extremely coldB1informal

   Describing weather or conditions that are intensely cold, like those in the polar region.

   glacial, polaire

   • The wind was arctic, cutting through our jackets.
   • They endured arctic temperatures during the winter hike.
   • The room felt arctic after the heater broke down.

   Synonymesbitterfreezingfrigidglacialicypolar

   Antonymeshotscorchingsultryswelteringtorridtropicalwarm

2. Relating to the Arctic regionB1formal

   Of or relating to the area around the North Pole.

   arctique (relatif à la région du pôle Nord)

   • The arctic landscape is covered in ice and snow.
   • Scientists study arctic wildlife like polar bears.
   • The arctic climate is changing rapidly due to global warming.

   Synonymeshyperboreannorthernpolar

   Antonymesantarctic

• Nom désignant une bottine imperméable, généralement en caoutchouc, portée par-dessus une autre chaussure pour la protéger de l'eau, de la neige ou de la boue.

A noun referring to a waterproof overshoe designed to protect regular shoes from water, snow, or mud.

1. C1formalamerican

   A type of waterproof overshoe designed to protect regular shoes from water, snow, or mud.

   Galeroche

   • He wore arctics over his leather shoes during the snowstorm.
   • The store sells durable arctics for winter hiking.
   • She slipped on her arctics before stepping into the slush.

   Synonymesgaloshovershoerubber