English–French

“icy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/glasjal/

Example

Le lac est glacial en hiver.

The lake is icy in winter.

Illustration for glacial (icy)

How to say “icy” in French

“Icy” in French is glacial.

A hard sheet of ice, mirrored by a person whose manner leaves no warmth or closeness.

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

Example sentences with glacial

Il a bu de l'eau glaciale après la course.

He drank ice-cold water after the race.

Tips for using glacial

  • The feminine form is glaciale, as in une réception glaciale, while the masculine form is glacial, as in un accueil glacial.

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