chilling

glaçant, effrayant

Qui fait très peur ou provoque une profonde inquiétude.

En anglais simple : Making you feel afraid or deeply worried.

• It was a chilling story.
• We heard a chilling scream from upstairs.
• The report gave a chilling account of life in the prison.

Synonymes : frightening, scary, disturbing

Contraires : reassuring

Expressions courantes : chilling story, chilling warning, chilling account

glacial, refroidissant

Qui donne froid ou fait baisser la température de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : Making someone or something feel cold.

• A chilling wind blew across the lake.
• The rain had a chilling effect on my skin.
• We pulled our coats tight against the chilling air.

Synonymes : cooling, cold

Contraires : warming

Expressions courantes : chilling wind, chilling breeze, chilling effect

qui refroidit

Qui perd de la chaleur et devient plus froid.

En anglais simple : Getting colder.

• The chilling mixture began to thicken.
• Ice crystals formed in the chilling water.
• We checked the temperature of the chilling liquid.

Synonymes : cooling

Contraires : warming

Expressions courantes : chilling liquid, chilling mixture

refroidissement, réfrigération

Action de faire baisser la température de quelque chose pour le rendre froid.

En anglais simple : The process of making something cold.

• The dessert needs an hour of chilling.
• Rapid chilling keeps the milk fresh.
• Allow enough chilling time before serving the jelly.

Synonymes : cooling, refrigeration

Contraires : heating, warming

Expressions courantes : rapid chilling, chilling of food, chilling time