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    Glaçait (en. Froze)

    [ɡlɑ. sɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something cold.
    The ice was freezing the road.
    La glace glaçait la route.
    To become cold, to cool down.
    The water was freezing quickly in the cold weather.
    L'eau glaçait rapidement sous le temps froid.
    To produce a frozen surface.
    The night frosts were freezing the leaves of the trees.
    Les gelées nocturnes glaçaient les feuilles des arbres.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'glacer', originating from the Latin 'glacies' meaning 'ice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to chill the blood
    To cause great fear or shiver.
    glacer le sang
    to be frozen
    To be very cold or in a state of intense cold.
    être glacé

    Related Words

    to freeze
    To make something cold, to cover it with ice.
    glacer
    ice
    Solid substance, usually transparent, formed by the freezing of water.
    glace
    frost
    State of water when it is frozen.
    gel

    Slang Meanings

    To be at a standstill or not to progress.
    This project is completely frozen right now.
    Ce projet est complètement glacé en ce moment.
    To have a cold or distant attitude.
    Since he heard the news, he has been cold with everyone.
    Depuis qu'il a appris la nouvelle, il est glacé avec tout le monde.