Refroidissement (en. Cooling)

/ʁə.fʁwa.i.diz.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Process by which the temperature of a body decreases.

The cooling of the water allows it to change to a solid state.

Le refroidissement de l'eau lui permet de passer à l'état solide.

Final phase of cooking where the dish is left at room temperature.

The cooling of the cake is essential before icing it.

Le refroidissement du gâteau est essentiel avant de le glacer.

From the verb to cool, with the suffix -ing indicating the action or result.

climate cooling

General temperature change of regions on Earth.

refroidissement climatique

rapid cooling

A process that allows for a sudden reduction in the temperature of a body.

refroidissement rapide

market cooling

Decrease in commercial activity and consumption.

refroidissement du marché

to cool

To make something less hot.

refroidir

cold

State of a body at low temperature.

froid

frost

Solidification of water by cold.

gel

To feel cooled by a situation.

I was excited, but their reaction gave me a cooling.

J'étais enthousiaste, mais leur réaction m'a donné un refroidissement.

To experience a negative reaction after making contact.

After his first call, he felt a cooling.

Après son premier appel, il a ressenti un refroidissement.