frosted

• Décrit une surface couverte de givre ou d'un revêtement décoratif, souvent utilisé pour le verre ou la pâtisserie.

Describes a surface covered with frost or a decorative coating, often used for glass or baked goods.

1. Covered with frostB1formal

   Having a thin layer of ice crystals on the surface.

   couvert de givre

   • The frosted grass sparkled in the morning sun.
   • The car windows were frosted after the cold night.
   • She admired the frosted leaves on the trees.

   Synonymesfrostyfrozenicyrimy

2. Frosted glassB1formal

   Glass that has been treated to be translucent or opaque, often for privacy.

   verre dépoli

   • The bathroom has a frosted glass window.
   • They installed frosted doors for the office meeting room.
   • Frosted glass allows light in while blocking the view.

   Synonymesetchedgroundmatte

   Antonymescleartransparent

3. Covered with icingA2informal

   Describes a cake or pastry that has been covered with a sweet, sugary icing.

   Glaçage

   • She baked a frosted birthday cake for her son.
   • The bakery sells delicious frosted donuts.
   • He ordered a frosted cupcake with sprinkles.

   Synonymesglazed

   Antonymesplainunfrosted

• 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

Variantes phrasalfrost over