frost

• Nom désignant une fine couche de cristaux de glace qui se forme sur les surfaces par température négative, ou une période de gel caractérisée par des températures très froides.

A noun referring to a deposit of small ice crystals formed on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing point, or to a period of freezing weather.

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1. A2formal

   A thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.

   Gelée blanche

   • The grass was covered in frost this morning.
   • Frost formed on the car windows overnight.
   • The garden was damaged by a late spring frost.

   Synonymeshoarfrostrime

2. Cold weatherA2formal

   Weather conditions where the temperature is below freezing, often causing ice to form.

   gel (température négative)

   • The forecast predicts frost tonight.
   • We had a hard frost last winter.
   • The plants need protection from the frost.

   Synonymeschillcold snapcold spellfreezefrostiness

   Antonymesheatwarmth

3. Coldness in mannerB2informal

   A cold or unfriendly attitude or atmosphere.

   Froideur

   • There was a frost in her voice when she spoke to him.
   • The meeting was marked by a frost between the two colleagues.
   • His frost towards the new idea was obvious.

   Synonymesaloofnesschillcoldnesscoolnessfrigidityfrostinessicinessunfriendliness

   Antonymescordialityfriendlinessgenialitywarmth

• Verbe désignant l'action de recouvrir ou d'être recouvert de givre ; également utilisé en cuisine pour désigner le fait de glacer un gâteau.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering something with frost, or to become covered with frost; also used in cooking to mean to cover a cake with icing.

1. Cover with frostB1formal

   To become covered with a thin layer of ice crystals.

   se couvrir de givre

   • The cold weather frosted the car windows overnight.
   • The grass was frosted after the freezing night.
   • The cold air frosted the leaves on the trees.

   Synonymesglazeicerime

   Antonymesmeltthaw

2. Decorate with icingA2informal

   To cover a cake or pastry with a layer of icing or frosting.

   glacer (un gâteau)

   • She frosted the birthday cake with chocolate icing.
   • He carefully frosted the cupcakes for the party.
   • The baker frosted the cookies with a thin layer of sugar.

   Synonymescoatglazeice

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