verb🔗ShareGeler, se solidifierEspecially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature."The lake froze solid."Le lac a gelé complètement.weatherphysicsnaturescienceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeler, congelerTo lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard."The cold weather froze the water in the bird bath. "Le froid a gelé l'eau dans le bain d'oiseaux.weatherphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGelerTo drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice."The lake froze solid last night, making it impossible to skate on today. "Le lac a gelé complètement la nuit dernière, ce qui rend impossible de patiner dessus aujourd'hui.weatherphysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeler, se figerTo be affected by extreme cold."The water in the bird bath froze overnight. "L'eau dans le bain d'oiseaux a gelé pendant la nuit.weatherconditionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlanter, se bloquer(of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning)."Since the last update, the program freezes / freezes up after a few minutes of use."Depuis la dernière mise à jour, le programme se plante après quelques minutes d'utilisation.technologycomputingelectronicsmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'immobiliser, se figer(of people and other animals) To stop (become motionless) or be stopped due to attentiveness, fear, surprise, etc."Despite all of the rehearsals, I froze up as soon as I got on stage."Malgré toutes les répétitions, je me suis figé dès que je suis monté sur scène.physiologyanimalhumansensationmindbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareImmobiliser, figerTo cause someone to become motionless."The sudden announcement of the surprise party froze everyone in the living room. "L'annonce soudaine de la fête surprise a figé tout le monde dans le salon.bodyphysiologysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeler, s'isoler, exclureTo lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize."Over time, he froze towards her, and ceased to react to her friendly advances."Avec le temps, il s'est isolé d'elle et a cessé de réagir à ses avances amicales.attitudemindcharacteremotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeler, refroidirTo cause loss of animation or life in, from lack of heat; to give the sensation of cold to; to chill."The cold weather froze the pond, making it solid enough to walk on. "Le froid a gelé l'étang, le rendant suffisamment solide pour marcher dessus.sensationphysiologybodyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeler, bloquerTo prevent the movement or liquidation of a person's financial assets"The bank froze the family's savings account after they missed several payments. "La banque a gelé le compte d'épargne de la famille après qu'elle a manqué plusieurs paiements.financebusinesseconomylawgovernmentassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeler, bloquerOf prices, spending etc., to keep at the same level, without any increase."The company froze salaries this year due to the economic downturn, so no one received a raise. "L'entreprise a gelé les salaires cette année en raison du ralentissement économique, de sorte que personne n'a reçu d'augmentation.economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
