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snow

/snəʊ/

/snoʊ/

snownoun

snows

Translations

neige

The children were excited to see the snow falling outside their window.

Les enfants étaient ravis de voir la neige tomber devant leur fenêtre.

Additional translations

neigeEmploi culinaire.

neigeFamilier ; désigne la cocaïne.

Definitions

Precipitation in the form of ice crystals, typically white and fluffy, that falls from clouds when the temperature is below freezing.

The children were excited to see the snow falling outside their window.

A layer or covering of such precipitation on the ground.

The snow was several inches deep, making it perfect for building a snowman.

A slang term for cocaine, due to its white, powdery appearance.

The police found a small bag of snow hidden in the suspect's car.

A single fall or instance of snow; a snowfall.

Last night's snow was the heaviest of the season.

A light, airy dessert made from fruit purée, sugar, and stiffly beaten egg whites, served chilled.

For dessert she prepared an apple snow that melted on the tongue.

Synonyms

snowverb

snowed

Past Simple

snowed

Past Participle

snowing

ing-form

/snəʊ/

/snoʊ/

Translations

neiger

It started to snow heavily in the afternoon, covering the streets in a thick white blanket.

Il s'est mis à neiger fortement dans l'après-midi, recouvrant les rues d'un épais manteau blanc.

Additional translations

recouvrir de floconsSe dit d'un recouvrement par de petites particules blanches rappelant la neige.

embobinerFamilier ; « snow someone » au sens de tromper ou convaincre par le charme ou la flatterie.

Definitions

To fall as snow; to precipitate snow.

It started to snow heavily in the afternoon, covering the streets in a thick white blanket.

To deceive or persuade someone by using charm or flattery.

He tried to snow the committee with his impressive presentation, but they saw through his tactics.

To cover or fill (something) with a mass of small white flakes or particles, resembling a fall of snow.

Blossoms snowed the path as the wind shook the trees.

Synonyms

drift

fall

precipitate

snowadjective

/snəʊ/

/snoʊ/

Used attributively before a noun; not normally compared (e.g., snow tires, snow shovel).

Translations

à neigeS'emploie surtout dans des composés ou des tournures techniques.

He attached snow chains to the tires before driving into the mountains.

Il a fixé des chaînes à neige aux pneus avant de partir en montagne.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of snow.

He attached snow chains to the tires before driving into the mountains.

Synonyms