French Conversation · Level 60
75 words
French word
glace
Pronunciation
IPA/glas/
Meaning
- feminine nounice cream
Example
Tu veux une glace ?
Would you like an ice cream?
More examples
Au kiosque, elle a pris une boule de glace.
At the kiosk, she took a scoop of ice cream.
Core concept
A small, frozen, glossy treat served in a cone or dish, with related uses for ice and a mirror.
Common phrases
une boule de glace
a scoop of ice cream
glace à la vanille
vanilla ice cream
acheter une glace
buy an ice cream
Similar words
crème glacée: A smooth, rich frozen dessert made with added cream.
sorbet: A sweet frozen dessert made from fruit juice or puree and sugar, without dairy.
Definition in French
Dessert froid et sucré, généralement à base de lait ou de crème, servi en boule, en cornet ou en coupe.
Word origin
The French noun glace developed from Latin glacies through Old French, first referring to ice before extending to frozen desserts and smooth reflective surfaces.
Usage tips
- In an order, une glace à la vanille means vanilla ice cream, while une glace au chocolat means chocolate ice cream.