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chilling

/ˈtʃɪl.ɪŋ/

chillingnoun

/ˈtʃɪl.ɪŋ/

Translations

refroidissementSens technique ou général : action de faire baisser la température.

Rapid chilling of the steel increases its hardness.

Le refroidissement rapide de l’acier augmente sa dureté.

détenteSens familier : moment de repos ou de relaxation.

Chilling by the lake is my favorite weekend activity.

La détente au bord du lac est mon activité préférée du week-end.

Definitions

The act or process of making something cold or becoming cold.

Rapid chilling of the steel increases its hardness.

The act of spending time in a relaxed way; relaxation.

Chilling by the lake is my favorite weekend activity.

chillinggerund / present participle

Used as a participial adjective describing something that causes coldness or fear.

Translations

glacialSensations de froid; souvent employé pour un froid pénétrant.

A chilling breeze swept through the open window.

Un vent glacial a soufflé par la fenêtre ouverte.

effrayantQui provoque la peur ou un malaise intense.

The documentary presented a chilling account of the massacre.

Le documentaire présentait un récit effrayant du massacre.

dissuasifSe dit surtout d’un effet ou d’une mesure qui décourage d’agir.

The harsh penalties are having a chilling effect on journalists.

Les sanctions sévères ont un effet dissuasif sur les journalistes.

Definitions

Becoming or causing a sensation of cold; making something feel cold.

A chilling breeze swept through the open window.

Causing fear, horror, or extreme unease; frightening.

The documentary presented a chilling account of the massacre.

Discouraging or deterring action or expression, especially through fear of negative consequences.

The harsh penalties are having a chilling effect on journalists.

Synonyms

chillverb

chilling

ing-form

chilled

Past Simple

chilled

Past Participle

chilling

ing-form

/tʃɪl/

Translations

refroidirFaire baisser la température de quelque chose.

Please chill the wine before serving it.

Veuillez refroidir le vin avant de le servir.

se détendreSens familier : se relaxer, se calmer.

After a long day at work, I just want to chill on the couch.

Après une longue journée de travail, je veux juste me détendre sur le canapé.

se refroidirDevenir plus froid.

The air began to chill as the sun set.

L’air a commencé à se refroidir au coucher du soleil.

découragerAu sens figuré : freiner l’enthousiasme ou l’action.

Reports of heavy fines chilled further public protests.

Les informations sur de lourdes amendes ont découragé de nouvelles manifestations publiques.

Additional translations

freinerSens figuré, plus général et contextuel.

Definitions

To make something cold or cool.

Please chill the wine before serving it.

To relax or calm down.

After a long day at work, I just want to chill on the couch.

To become cold or cool.

The air began to chill as the sun set.

To discourage, suppress, or deter, especially by instilling fear or uncertainty.

Reports of heavy fines chilled further public protests.

Synonyms

Antonyms

heat up

warm up

chillnoun

Definitions

A moderate but penetrating coldness.

The chill in the air made her shiver as she stepped outside.

A feeling of coldness, often accompanied by shivering.

He felt a chill run down his spine as he walked through the dark alley.

A sudden and intense feeling of fear or dread.

A chill of fear gripped her as she heard the footsteps behind her.

A metal mold used in foundries to cool and solidify molten metal quickly.

The foundry worker carefully placed the chill into the mold to ensure the metal set properly.

A relaxed, easygoing mood or atmosphere.

The party had a chill, relaxed atmosphere.

chilladjective

Definitions

Calm and relaxed, not easily upset or excited.

She has a chill attitude and doesn't get stressed easily.

Cool in temperature.

The evening air was chill, prompting us to wear jackets.

Fashionably relaxed or laid-back in style.

His chill outfit was perfect for the casual party.