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    Glaçons (en. Ice)

    ɡlɑ.sɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small pieces of ice.
    I added ice cubes to my soda glass.
    J'ai ajouté des glaçons dans mon verre de soda.
    What cools a drink.
    Ice cubes are essential for a good cocktail.
    Les glaçons sont essentiels pour un bon cocktail.
    A symbol of freshness in beverages.
    The ice cubes in the punch give it a festive look.
    Les glaçons dans le punch donnent une allure festive.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'ice', from Old French 'glacier'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put in ice cubes
    To add pieces of ice to a drink.
    mettre des glaçons
    to have a drink with ice cubes
    To consume a cool drink with ice.
    prendre un verre avec des glaçons
    mint ice cubes
    A cocktail or drink containing ice cubes and mint.
    des glaçons à la menthe

    Related Words

    ice
    Frozen water.
    glace
    cool
    To make something cool, especially a drink.
    rafraîchir
    refreshment stand
    A place where drinks are served, often with ice cubes.
    buvette

    Slang Meanings

    Pieces of ice turned into a fireman.
    He took ice cubes to put out the fire in his cocktail.
    Il a pris des glaçons pour éteindre le feu dans son cocktail.
    Used to refer to a cold person.
    She is really cold when she doesn't talk.
    Elle est vraiment glaçon quand elle ne parle pas.