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    Glacé (en. Ice)

    /ɡlasé/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Makes a surface smooth and shiny due to freezing.
    The road is icy after the rain.
    La route est verglacée après la pluie.
    Refers to foods or drinks that are chilled or frozen.
    I prepared a frozen dessert for dinner.
    J'ai préparé un dessert glacé pour le dîner.
    Describes a cold or distant expression or attitude.
    He has a cold gaze that made me uncomfortable.
    Il a un regard glacé qui m'a mis mal à l'aise.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'glacer', which means to make smooth or solid through cold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strawberry ice creams
    Frozen dessert made with strawberries.
    glaces à la fraise
    frozen head
    Refers to a person with a cold expression.
    tête glacée
    to win without effort
    To achieve success without effort.
    gagner des glaces

    Related Words

    ice
    Solid and transparent substance made of frozen water.
    glace
    to freeze
    To make something cold or solid by freezing it.
    glacer
    iceboxes
    Devices or containers to keep food cold.
    glacières

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a cold atmosphere or person.
    That evening was icy, no one was talking.
    Cette soirée était glacée, personne ne parlait.
    Used to describe a strong refusal.
    He received a 'cold no' when he asked for a favor.
    Il a reçu un 'non glacé' quand il a demandé une faveur.