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glaçon

ice cube

noun glah-SOHN Rare

Also means

icicle

Usage Note

Glaçon is the everyday word for an ice cube dropped into a drink. It is also used for a natural icicle hanging from a roof in winter. Colloquially, calling someone un glaçon means they are cold and unfriendly — a 'cold fish'. The cedilla (ç) is essential in spelling to preserve the soft-c sound.

Examples

"Ajoute un glaçon dans mon verre."

Natural Translation

Add an ice cube to my glass.

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