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congeler

to freeze (food)

verb kohn-zhuh-LEH Rare

Origin: Latin congelare 'to freeze together'

Usage Note

Congeler specifically means to freeze food for preservation, distinct from geler (to freeze from cold weather) and surgeler (to deep-freeze at very low temperatures). The appliance is le congélateur (freezer). Note the spelling change: the stem congèl- takes a grave accent before a silent ending (il congèle, ils congèlent).

Examples

"Tu peux congeler ce reste de soupe."

Natural Translation

You can freeze this leftover soup.

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