🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

sculpture de glace

Pronunciation / Transliteration: skyl-ptyr duh glas

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ice Sculpture/aɪs ˈskʌlp.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La réception de mariage présentait une impressionnante sculpture de glace."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A three-dimensional artwork created by shaping ice, often used for decorative purposes at events.

    "The wedding reception featured an impressive ice sculpture of swans."
  2. 2

    An artistic representation made from ice, typically displayed at festivals or competitions.

    "During the winter festival, artists showcased their skills by creating intricate ice sculptures."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ice sculpture' combines the Old English word 'is', meaning frozen water, and 'sculpture', derived from the Latin 'sculptura', meaning carving. The concept evolved in the 20th century as ice carving became a popular art form in celebrations and events.

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