glacier

/ɡlɛɪsər/
noun★Intermédiaire
◆ Ce que ça veut vraiment dire
A glacier can be seen as a slow-moving force of nature.
Sens littéral
A glacier is a large, slow-moving river of ice.
Décomposition littérale
rootslow
◇ Image mentale
A glacier can be seen as a slow-moving, icy behemoth.
◈ Quand l'utiliser
Imagine a glacier slowly moving down a mountain.
◉ Note culturelle
Glaciers have been an important part of human culture and history.
formelinformeltechnique

A slow-moving river of ice that forms in high-latitude or high-altitude regions.

The glacier was formed over thousands of years.

Le glacier a été formé sur des milliers d'années.

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Glaciers can be found in polar regions and at high elevations.

Collocations

glacier formationformation de glacier

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Expressions liées

glacier retreatidiom|phrasal verb|phrase|proverb|metaphor
retrait du glacier

💡Conseil pro

Understanding Glacier Formation

Glaciers are formed through the accumulation and compaction of snow over time.

⚡Règle d'or

Glacier Classification

Glaciers can be classified into different types based on their formation and characteristics.

📖Origine du mot

From Old French glaciér, from Latin glaciaris, from glacies.

📝Notes d'usage

Glaciers are formed through the accumulation and compaction of snow over time.

Décomposition du mot

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slow-moving
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