frost
Frost is a thin white layer of ice that forms on surfaces, such as grass or windows, when the temperature drops below freezing. It usually appears during clear, cold nights and melts when the sun comes up.
Exemples
3 sur 5The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Frost' as 'Frozen Dust'—it looks like white dust but it is actually frozen water.
Quiz rapide
In the morning, the garden was white because of the ____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : frost
Exemples
The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
everydayThe grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
formalThe sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
informalBrrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
Frost formation occurs when water vapor undergoes deposition directly into ice crystals.
academicFrost formation occurs when water vapor undergoes deposition directly into ice crystals.
We need to protect our outdoor inventory from the expected hard frost tonight.
businessWe need to protect our outdoor inventory from the expected hard frost tonight.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Jack Frost
Jack Frost (personification of winter)
a touch of frost
a touch of frost
hard frost
hard frost
Souvent confondu avec
Ice is a solid block of frozen water, whereas frost is a thin coating of tiny crystals on a surface.
Snow falls from clouds in the sky, while frost forms directly on cold surfaces near the ground.
Notes d'usage
Use 'frost' as an uncountable noun when talking about the weather condition, but you can say 'a frost' to refer to a specific instance or night of freezing weather.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'frost' to describe thick ice on a lake; 'frost' should only be used for the thin, white, powdery layer found on surfaces.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Frost' as 'Frozen Dust'—it looks like white dust but it is actually frozen water.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English word 'frost', which is related to the verb 'freosan' (to freeze).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English folklore, 'Jack Frost' is a character said to be responsible for the frosty patterns on windows in winter.
Quiz rapide
In the morning, the garden was white because of the ____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : frost
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
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thawA thaw is a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin...
temperatureTemperature is the measurement of how hot or cold something...
winterWinter is the coldest season of the year, occurring between...
Plus de mots sur Weather
weather
A1Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.
snowy
A1Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.
clear
A1A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.
warm
A1Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.
dry
A1Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.
extreme
A1The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.
hail
A1Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.
thunder
A1Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.
mist
A1A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.
dew
A1Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.
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