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frost

UK
/frɒst/
US
/frɑst/

Translations

frostnoun
frosts
pl
givreCristaux de glace déposés sur une surface.
The grass was covered in a thick layer of frost this morning.
L’herbe était recouverte d’une épaisse couche de givre ce matin.
gelPhénomène météorologique de températures négatives.
The forecast predicts a heavy frost overnight, so cover your plants.
Les prévisions annoncent un fort gel cette nuit, alors couvrez vos plantes.
Additional translations
froideurSoutenu ou figuré : attitude ou atmosphère froide et peu accueillante.
Synonyms
freeze
glaze
hoarfrost
rime
ice
frostverb
frosted
Past Simple
frosted
Past Participle
frosting
Gerund
UK
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US
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dépolirRendre une surface moins transparente.
The glass door was frosted to provide more privacy in the office.
La porte vitrée a été dépolie pour offrir plus d’intimité dans le bureau.
givrerSe recouvrir d’une fine couche de givre.
The windows began to frost as the temperature dropped overnight.
Les fenêtres ont commencé à givrer quand la température a chuté pendant la nuit.
glacerEn cuisine : recouvrir de glaçage.
She decided to frost the cupcakes with a rich chocolate icing.
Elle a décidé de glacer les cupcakes avec un riche glaçage au chocolat.
Synonyms
cool
chill
ice
freeze
frostadjective
UK
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US
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Attributive use in combinations like "frost damage", "frost cloth"
anti-gelQui protège du gel ou est lié à la protection contre le gel.
Gardeners spread frost fleece over the seedlings on cold nights.
Les jardiniers ont étendu une toile anti-gel sur les jeunes plants lors des nuits froides.
Synonyms
frosty
icy
frosted
wintry
chilled
hoary
glazed

Definitions

frostnoun
A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing.
The grass was covered in a thick layer of frost this morning.
A weather condition in which the temperature drops below the freezing point, causing water vapor to freeze.
The forecast predicts a heavy frost overnight, so cover your plants.
A cold, unfriendly manner or atmosphere.
There was a noticeable frost in the room when he entered.
frostverb
To cover or become covered with a thin layer of ice crystals.
The windows began to frost as the temperature dropped overnight.
To decorate a cake or other baked goods with icing or frosting.
She decided to frost the cupcakes with a rich chocolate icing.
To make something appear less clear or transparent, as if covered with frost.
The glass door was frosted to provide more privacy in the office.
frostadjective
Relating to, caused by, or intended to protect against frost.
Gardeners spread frost fleece over the seedlings on cold nights.
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