Glaciale (en. Icy)

/ɡla.sjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Very cold, relating to ice.

The icy temperatures of winter make walks difficult.

Les températures glaciales de l'hiver rendent les promenades difficiles.

Expresses a lack of empathy or human warmth.

Her icy response left me speechless.

Sa réponse glaciale m'a laissé sans voix.

Related to glaciers.

The icy landscapes are impressive during mountain hikes.

Les paysages glaciaux sont impressionnants lors des randonnées en montagne.

From the French word 'glace' with the suffix '-ial', meaning 'related to'.

icy weather

Indicates extremely cold weather.

météo glaciale

icy gaze

A gaze that shows no warmth or friendliness.

regard glaciale

icy silence

A heavy silence that indicates discomfort.

silence glacial

ice

Solid substance formed from frozen water.

glace

glacier

Mass of ice in motion.

glacier

glaciation

Process of ice formation on the Earth's surface.

glaciation

When a situation is extremely cold or uncomfortable.

The atmosphere in the room was icy after their argument.

L'ambiance dans la pièce était glaciale après leur dispute.

To describe someone who is distant or indifferent.

He has an icy attitude towards his colleagues.

Il a une attitude glaciale envers ses collègues.