poche de glace
The English phrase cold pack is translated into French as poche de glace.
The term poche de glace is used to refer to a cold pack. In medical contexts, you can also use the synonym compresse froide, which means cold compress.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, poche de glace translates to bag of ice.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, you may encounter the term poche à glace to refer to a cold pack.
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Examples in context
- J'ai besoin de compresses froides pour soulager mon entorse.I need cold packs to relieve my sprain.
- As-tu une poche réfrigérante pour mon coup de soleil ?Do you have a cold pack for my sunburn?
- Je vais chercher une compresse froide pour ton genou foulé.I'll get a cold pack for your sprained knee.
- Est-ce que tu peux me passer une poche à glace pour mon entorse ?Can you pass me a cold pack for my sprain?
- Il me faut une poche de glace.I need a cold pack.
- Applique une poche de glace sur ton pied.Apply a cold pack to your foot.
- Où est la poche de glace pour mon genou ?Where is the cold pack for my knee?
Example conversation
Gabriel has injured his wrist while playing sports.
- GabrielChloé, je me suis fait mal au poignet !Chloé, I hurt my wrist!
- ChloéOh non ! Je vais chercher une poche de glace.Oh no! I'll go get a cold pack.
- GabrielMerci, ça me soulagerait beaucoup.Thanks, that would help a lot.
- ChloéTiens, Gabriel, pose-la doucement ici.Here, Gabriel, place it gently here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, glace, poche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
