glaze

• Nom désignant un revêtement brillant, souvent sucré, appliqué sur des aliments comme les pâtisseries, beignets ou viandes, ou une fine couche vitreuse appliquée sur la poterie ou la céramique.

A noun referring to a glossy, often sweet coating applied to food, such as pastries, donuts, or meats, or a thin, glassy coating applied to pottery or ceramics.

1. Ceramic coatingB1formal

   A thin, glossy coating applied to pottery or ceramics to make them waterproof and decorative.

   Émail (céramique)

   • The potter applied a blue glaze to the vase.
   • The ceramic bowl has a beautiful crackle glaze.
   • The glaze on the tile gives it a shiny finish.

   Synonymescoatingenamelfinishlacquervarnish

2. Food coatingB1formal

   A thin, glossy coating of sugar, egg, or other substance applied to food.

   Glaçage alimentaire

   • The donuts were covered in a sweet sugar glaze.
   • She brushed an egg glaze over the pastry before baking.
   • The ham had a honey glaze that made it delicious.

   Synonymescoatingfrostingicingsyruptopping

3. Paint finishB2formal

   A thin, transparent layer of paint used to create a glossy or luminous effect.

   Glacis (en peinture)

   • The artist used a glaze to give the painting depth.
   • A final glaze of varnish protected the oil painting.
   • The furniture was finished with a clear glaze.

   Synonymescoatfinishlacquervarnishwash

• Verbe désignant l'action de poser ou couvrir de verre, ou d'appliquer un revêtement brillant et vitreux sur une surface.

A verb used to indicate the act of fitting or covering with glass, or applying a glossy, glass-like coating to a surface.

1. Cover with a glossy coatingB1formalculinary

   To apply a thin, glossy coating to food, typically pastries or meats.

   Glacer (en cuisine)

   • She glazed the donuts with a chocolate icing.
   • The chef glazed the ham with honey and mustard.
   • You should glaze the cake after it has cooled.

   Synonymescoatenrobefrostice

2. Apply a glassy finishB2formalart

   To apply a thin, transparent layer of paint or substance to create a glossy or glass-like finish.

   appliquer un glacis

   • The artist glazed the pottery to give it a shiny surface.
   • He glazed the painting with a protective varnish.
   • The ceramic bowl was glazed in a beautiful blue color.

   Synonymescoatenamelglosslacquerpolishshellacvarnish

3. Become glassy or unfocusedB2informal

   To become dull, glassy, or unfocused, often referring to the eyes.

   devenir vitreux

   • His eyes glazed over during the long lecture.
   • She glazed as she stared out the window.
   • The patient's eyes glazed from the medication.

   Synonymesfilm overglass overglaze over

Variantes phrasalglaze over