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snow

UK
/snəʊ/
US
/snoʊ/

Translations

snownoun
snows
pl
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.
Synonyms
precipitation
slush
powder
frost
flakes
snowverb
snowed
Past Simple
snowed
Past Participle
snowing
Gerund
UK
/snəʊ/
US
/snoʊ/
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.
Synonyms
drift
fall
precipitate
snowadjective
UK
/snəʊ/
US
/snoʊ/
Used attributively before a noun; not normally compared (e.g., snow tires, snow shovel).
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.
Synonyms
snowy
snow-white
white
ivory
alabaster
pure
pristine
frosty
hoary
wintry

Definitions

snownoun
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.
snowverb
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.
snowadjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of snow.
He attached snow chains to the tires before driving into the mountains.
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