melted

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été transformé en liquide sous l'effet de la chaleur, ou qui a fondu.

Describes something that has been turned into a liquid by heating.

1. Changed from solid to liquidA2formal

   Describes a substance that has been transformed from a solid state into a liquid state, typically by heating.

   fondu

   • The melted butter was poured over the popcorn.
   • Melted snow formed puddles on the sidewalk.
   • The artist used melted wax to create the sculpture.

   Synonymesfusedliquefiedliquidmoltenthawed

   Antonymescoagulatedfrozensolidified

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le passage d'un état solide à un état liquide, généralement sous l'effet de la chaleur; il peut aussi signifier disparaître progressivement ou devenir tendre.

A verb used to indicate the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state, typically through the application of heat.

1. Change from solid to liquidA2formal

   To change a solid substance into a liquid by heating it.

   fondre

   • The ice cream melted quickly in the sun.
   • She melted the butter in a pan.
   • The snow on the roof began to melt as the temperature rose.

   Synonymesliquefythaw

   Antonymescongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. Become softer or disappearB1informal

   To gradually disappear or become less intense, often used for feelings or emotions.

   Fondre, se dissiper

   • His anger melted away when he saw her smile.
   • The tension in the room melted after the joke.
   • Her heart melted at the sight of the puppy.

   Synonymesdiminishdisappeardissolveevaporatefadesubsidethawvanish

   Antonymeshardenintensifypersistsolidifystrengthen

3. DissolveB1formal

   To cause something to become liquid by mixing with a liquid.

   Dissoudre

   • Stir the sugar until it melts in the water.
   • The salt will melt into the soup as it cooks.
   • Add the chocolate and let it melt completely.

   Synonymesdissolve

   Antonymescoagulatecoherecongealcurdlesetsolidifythicken

Variantes phrasalmelt downmelt off