cold snap

• Période soudaine et brève de temps très froid, survenant souvent après une période de températures plus douces.

A sudden, brief period of very cold weather, often occurring after a period of milder temperatures.

1. Sudden cold weatherB1formal

   A brief period of very cold weather that occurs suddenly.

   coup de froid

   • A cold snap hit the region last week, dropping temperatures below freezing.
   • The garden was damaged by an unexpected cold snap in early spring.
   • People are advised to stay indoors during the cold snap.