thawing

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel une substance solide passe à l'état liquide sous l'effet de la chaleur, ou la période de temps doux qui fait fondre la neige et la glace après un gel.

A noun referring to the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state due to heat, or a period of warm weather that melts snow and ice after a freeze.

1. Melting processB1formal

   The process by which heat transforms a substance from a solid state to a liquid state.

   Fonte (processus de fusion)

   • The thawing of the ice caps is a major environmental concern.
   • Gradual thawing of the permafrost releases trapped methane.
   • The thawing of frozen food should be done in the refrigerator.

   Synonymesfusionliquefactionmelting

   Antonymesfreezingsolidification

2. Warm spell after frostB1formal

   A period of warm weather that follows a freeze, causing snow and ice to melt.

   Redoux

   • The spring thawing caused rivers to swell with meltwater.
   • After a long winter, the thawing brought relief to the region.
   • The sudden thawing created hazardous conditions on the roads.

   Synonymesthaw

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de fonte ou de dégel, ainsi que le fait de ramener quelque chose à un état non gelé.

A verb used to indicate the process of melting or becoming unfrozen, or making something unfrozen.

1. Melt or become liquidB1formal

   To change from a frozen solid to a liquid state as a result of warming.

   Faire fondre / fondre (en parlant de la glace)

   • The ice on the lake began to thaw in the spring sun.
   • She left the frozen chicken on the counter to thaw.
   • The warm weather will thaw the ground for planting.

   Synonymesdefrostliquefymeltunfreeze

   Antonymesfreezesolidify

2. Become friendlier or less reservedB2informal

   To become more relaxed, friendly, or less formal in manner.

   se dégeler (au sens figuré)

   • After a few jokes, the tense atmosphere began to thaw.
   • He slowly thawed towards his new colleagues.
   • Their relationship thawed after they had a long conversation.

   Synonymesloosen upmeltrelaxsoftenunbendwarm up

   Antonymeschillcoolfreezeharden