hoarfrost

UK
/ˈhɔːˌfrɒst/
US
/ˈhɔrˌfrɔst/

Translations

hoarfrostnoun
gelée blanche
The fields were covered in a delicate layer of hoarfrost, sparkling in the morning sun.
Les champs étaient recouverts d’une délicate couche de gelée blanche, scintillant dans le soleil du matin.
hoarfrostadjective
UK
/ˈhɔːˌfrɒst/
US
/ˈhɔrˌfrɔst/
Used attributively to describe objects covered with or resembling hoarfrost; not normally gradable.
givréSe dit d’un objet ou d’un paysage couvert de givre ou rappelant la gelée blanche.
The hoarfrost branches sparkled against the blue sky.
Les branches givrées scintillaient sur le fond du ciel bleu.

Definitions

hoarfrostnoun
A white, crystalline deposit of frozen water vapor formed in clear, still weather on vegetation, fences, etc.
The fields were covered in a delicate layer of hoarfrost, sparkling in the morning sun.
hoarfrostadjective
Relating to, resembling, or covered with hoarfrost.
The hoarfrost branches sparkled against the blue sky.