Glacés (en. Iced)

/ɡlɑ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Cold dessert made from milk or cream, often accompanied by fruit.
I ordered vanilla and chocolate ice cream.
J'ai commandé des glaces à la vanille et au chocolat.
Frozen creamy product, often flavored.
Italian ice is delicious in the summer.
Les glaces à l'italienne sont délicieuses en été.
Frozen pastry.
She made decorated ice creams for the party.
Elle a fait des glaces décorées pour la fête.

Etymology

From the verb 'to freeze', which means to freeze or cool down.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water ice
Frozen chips made from water and sugar.
glaces à l'eau
cream ice
Richer frozen desserts based on cream and milk.
glaces à la crème
Italian ice
A type of ice that is creamier and airier, often served in cones.
glaces italiennes

Related Words

to freeze
The action of cooling or freezing food.
glacer
frost
A durable substance that becomes solid due to low temperatures.
gel
sorbet
Frozen dessert, dairy-free, often made from fruits.
sorbet

Slang Meanings

To have something on one's mind (frozen).
He is completely frozen by this idea.
Il est complètement glacé par cette idée.
To be determined (like an ice cube).
She is frozen when it comes to making decisions.
Elle est glacée quand il s'agit de prendre des décisions.