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freeze

/friːz/

A period of extremely cold weather where the temperature drops below the freezing point of water. It is often used to describe weather conditions that cause ice to form or damage plants.

Exemples

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1

There was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.

There was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.

2

The local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.

The local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.

3

I hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.

I hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.

Famille de mots

Nom
freeze
Verb
freeze
Adverbe
freezingly
Adjectif
freezing
Apparenté
freezer
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Astuce mémo

Freeze starts with 'F' like 'Freezing' temperatures that turn water into ice.

Quiz rapide

The farmer was worried that a sudden ___ would ruin his orange trees.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : freeze

Exemples

1

There was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.

everyday

There was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.

2

The local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.

formal

The local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.

3

I hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.

informal

I hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.

4

Agricultural records show that the early freeze destroyed many crops.

academic

Agricultural records show that the early freeze destroyed many crops.

5

The transport company prepared for the winter freeze to avoid delivery delays.

business

The transport company prepared for the winter freeze to avoid delivery delays.

Famille de mots

Nom
freeze
Verb
freeze
Adverbe
freezingly
Adjectif
freezing
Apparenté
freezer

Collocations courantes

hard freeze a period of very low temperatures that kills plants
sudden freeze a cold period that happens quickly
deep freeze a period of extremely cold weather
winter freeze cold weather occurring during winter
early freeze freezing weather that happens before the usual time

Phrases Courantes

the big freeze

a long period of very cold weather

a hiring freeze

a period when a company stops employing new people

price freeze

a fixed limit on how much prices can increase

Souvent confondu avec

freeze vs frost

Frost refers to the white ice crystals on surfaces, while a freeze refers to the weather event or temperature level.

freeze vs frozen

Frozen is an adjective describing something already turned to ice, whereas freeze is the noun for the event.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun in the context of weather, it usually describes a specific event or period of time. It is often modified by adjectives like 'hard', 'deep', or 'sudden'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'freeze' when they mean 'ice' or 'cold'. Remember that 'a freeze' is the event of the temperature dropping.

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Astuce mémo

Freeze starts with 'F' like 'Freezing' temperatures that turn water into ice.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'fresan', which means to turn to ice or become cold.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Commonly follows 'a' or 'the' Plural form is 'freezes'
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Contexte culturel

In agricultural communities, the 'first freeze' of the year is an important date for harvesting crops.

Quiz rapide

The farmer was worried that a sudden ___ would ruin his orange trees.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : freeze

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