No. 10,032 in French
glacial
Extremely cold or icy.
In a sentence
L'hiver a été particulièrement glacial cette année.
The winter has been particularly freezing this year.
Here, "glacial" is used to describe weather conditions as extremely cold, typically referencing winter temperatures.
Son regard glacial m'a fait frissonner.
His icy stare made me shiver.
In this sentence, "glacial" metaphorically describes a stare that conveys coldness or indifference, emphasizing the emotional aspect.
Le courant glacial du fleuve rend la baignade impossible.
The icy current of the river makes swimming impossible.
Here, "glacial" is used to describe the temperature of the river's current, emphasizing physical coldness.
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