This is the 10032nd most frequent French word.
glacial
Extremely cold or icy.
Here, "glacial" is used to describe weather conditions as extremely cold, typically referencing winter temperatures.
L'hiver a été particulièrement glacial cette année.
The winter has been particularly freezing this year.
In this sentence, "glacial" metaphorically describes a stare that conveys coldness or indifference, emphasizing the emotional aspect.
Son regard glacial m'a fait frissonner.
His icy stare made me shiver.
Here, "glacial" is used to describe the temperature of the river's current, emphasizing physical coldness.