French word

congélateur

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃ʒelatœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfreezer

Example

Le congélateur est plein.

The freezer is full.

Illustration for congélateur (freezer)

More examples

Mets ce plat au congélateur.

Put this dish in the freezer.

Core concept

A cold compartment that keeps food frozen for long-term storage.

Common phrases

  • mettre au congélateur

    put in the freezer

  • dans le congélateur

    in the freezer

  • ouvrir le congélateur

    open the freezer

Similar words

réfrigérateur: An appliance that keeps food and drinks cold for short-term storage.
freezer: A casual English-derived term for a household freezer.
congélo: An informal term for a household freezer.

Definition in French

Appareil ou compartiment destiné à conserver des aliments à l'état congelé.

Word origin

Congélateur derives from congeler, from Latin congelare, with the suffix -ateur forming a noun for an instrument or device.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun takes au after à in the common phrase mettre au congélateur, meaning to put something in the freezer.

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