English–French

“frost” in French

French

Alsogelée

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒɛl/

Example

Ce matin, il y a du gel sur la voiture.

This morning, there is frost on the car.

Illustration for gel (frost)

How to say “frost” in French

“Frost” in French is gel.

A set layer that can be seen on a cold surface as ice or used as a firm substance for styling hair.

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

Example sentences with gel

Le gel peut abîmer les plantes.

Frost can damage plants.

Tips for using gel

  • Verglas names transparent ice on a road, whereas gel is the broader term for frozen water coating surfaces.

Other French words for “frost”

Ce matin, la gelée a recouvert les champs.

This morning, frost covered the fields.

“frost” in other languages