le glacier, la glacière
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. glacier
En été, l’eau de ce glacier alimente les torrents de montagne.In summer, the water from this glacier feeds the mountain streams.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. ice cream parlor (store)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Nous sommes allés chez le glacier après le déjeuner.We stopped by the ice cream parlor after lunch.
b. ice-cream parlor (store)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Le glacier de notre rue fait la meilleure glace artisanale de la région.The ice-cream parlor on our street makes the best artisanal ice cream in the region.
c. ice cream parlour (store)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Ce glacier propose des parfums originaux comme la lavande et le basilic.This ice cream parlour offers original flavours such as lavender and basil.
d. ice-cream parlour (store)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Pour ton anniversaire, je t'emmène chez le glacier et à la plage !For your birthday, I'm taking you to the ice-cream parlour and to the beach!
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