Glaciers (en. Glaciers)

/ɡla.sje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A large mass of ice that forms in cold regions.

The glaciers of the Alps are melting at an alarming rate.

Les glaciers des Alpes fondent à un rythme alarmant.

Glacial formation resulting from the accumulation of compressed snow.

The Mer de Glace glacier is a major tourist attraction.

Le glacier de Mer de Glace est une attraction touristique majeure.

Mass of ice that flows through mountain valleys.

This glacier is visible from several kilometers away.

Ce glacier est visible depuis plusieurs kilomètres.

From the French word 'glacier', derived from the Latin 'glacies' meaning 'ice'.

research glacier

A concept that develops slowly.

glacier de la recherche

glider on glacier

Someone or something that moves steadily despite obstacles.

glisseur sur glacier

glaciology

Science that studies glaciers.

glaciologie

freezing

Action of freezing or state of what is frozen.

glacement

deglaciation

Process by which a glacier melts.

déglaciation

Very cold and fast current.

This wind is a real glacier today.

Ce vent est un vrai glacier aujourd'hui.

State of torpor or immobility.

He remained in a full freeze throughout the meeting.

Il est resté en pleine glacière pendant toute la réunion.