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frostbite

/ˈfrɒstbaɪt/

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noun

Gelure

An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.

Examples :

"After playing outside in the snow without gloves, he developed frostbite on his fingers. "

Après avoir joué dehors dans la neige sans gants, il a développé des gelures aux doigts.

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verb

Geler, être atteint par le gel

To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.

Examples :

"The bitter wind threatened to frostbite any exposed skin if we didn't cover up. "

Le vent glacial menaçait de geler toute peau exposée si nous ne nous couvrions pas.

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verb

Faire de la voile en hiver

To engage in winter sailboating.

Examples :

"Given the definition "To engage in winter sailboating," here's a simple sentence using "frostbite" as a verb: "Every winter weekend, despite the cold, my dad likes to frostbite on the lake." "

Chaque week-end d'hiver, malgré le froid, mon père aime faire de la voile sur le lac.

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