glacier
glacier; ice field
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɡla.sje/
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Cultural Note
The Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) near Chamonix is the largest glacier in France and a major tourist attraction. Climate change has caused it to shrink dramatically, and stairs have been added to help visitors reach its receding edge, making it a powerful symbol of environmental change.
📝 Example Sentences
Le glacier de la Mer de Glace recule chaque année.
The Mer de Glace glacier retreats every year.
Nous avons marché sur le glacier avec un guide.
We walked on the glacier with a guide.