thaw in French
thaw in French is dégel, fusion, réchauffement de l'atmosphère — thaw means to melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.
thaw in French
dégel
The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost
fusion
The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost
dégel
(figuratively) A period of relaxation, of reduced reserve, tension, or hostility or of increased friendliness or understanding.
réchauffement de l'atmosphère
(figuratively) A period of relaxation, of reduced reserve, tension, or hostility or of increased friendliness or understanding.
dégeler
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen.
fondre
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen.
fondre
(intransitive, figuratively) To grow gentle or genial.
fondre
(transitive) To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.
décongeler
(transitive) To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.
What does "thaw" mean?
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verb To melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.
"Take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw overnight."
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verb To become friendlier or less reserved after being cold or distant.
"Her icy manner slowly thawed over the course of the evening."
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noun A period when frozen ground, ice, or snow melts, or a period of improving relations.
"The January thaw turned the roads to slush."
thaw in a sentence
- Take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw overnight.
- The snow began to thaw as spring arrived.
- Her icy manner slowly thawed over the course of the evening.
- The January thaw turned the roads to slush.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "thaw" in French?
"thaw" in French is dégel, fusion, réchauffement de l'atmosphère. thaw means: To melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.
How do you use "thaw" in a sentence?
Example: "Take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw overnight." In French, "thaw" is dégel, fusion, réchauffement de l'atmosphère.
Are there other ways to say "thaw" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "thaw": dégel, fusion, réchauffement de l'atmosphère, dégeler, fondre, décongeler.
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