English–French

“freezing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃ʒelasjɔ̃/

Example

La congélation des aliments prolonge leur durée de conservation.

Freezing food extends its shelf life.

Illustration for congélation (freezing)

How to say “freezing” in French

“Freezing” in French is congélation.

Food or another product held in a cold, solid state while its changes slow.

Full entry for congélation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with congélation

La congélation ne tue pas toutes les bactéries.

Freezing does not kill all bacteria.

Tips for using congélation

  • For the everyday act of putting food in the freezer, French commonly uses mettre au congélateur rather than congélation as the main expression.

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