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simmer

UK
/ˈsɪmə/
US
/ˈsɪmɚ/
simmer down
simmer over

Translations

simmernoun
simmers
pl
bouillonnementAu sens figuré, pour une tension ou un mécontentement contenus.
There was a simmer of discontent among the employees after the announcement.
Il y avait un bouillonnement de mécontentement parmi les employés après l'annonce.
frémissementCuisine.
The soup was left on a simmer to allow the flavors to meld together.
La soupe a été laissée à frémissement pour que les saveurs se mélangent.
Synonyms
low boil
gentle boil
simmering
slow simmer
gentle simmer
stew
simmering tension
smolder
seething
undercurrent
tension
resentment
simmerverb
simmered
Past Simple
simmered
Past Participle
simmering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪmə/
US
/ˈsɪmɚ/
mijoterCuisine.
She let the soup simmer for an hour to enhance the flavors.
Elle a laissé mijoter la soupe pendant une heure pour relever les saveurs.
Additional translations
couventAu sens figuré, pour un projet ou un conflit qui se développe lentement.
bouillonnerAu sens figuré, pour une colère ou une frustration contenue.
Synonyms
stew
seethe
bubble
cook slowly
boil gently
simmer down
simmeradjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote equipment or settings intended for gentle cooking (e.g., "simmer burner").
à feu douxCuisine; pour une cuisson douce juste au-dessous de l'ébullition.
Reduce the heat to the simmer setting on the simmer burner.
Réduisez le feu au réglage à feu doux sur le brûleur.

Definitions

simmernoun
A state or temperature just below boiling point.
The soup was left on a simmer to allow the flavors to meld together.
A state of suppressed anger or excitement.
There was a simmer of discontent among the employees after the announcement.
simmerverb
To cook gently just at or below the boiling point.
She let the soup simmer for an hour to enhance the flavors.
To be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement.
He was simmering with frustration after the meeting.
To develop slowly or with difficulty.
The project has been simmering for months without any progress.
simmeradjective
Intended for, suitable for, or associated with gentle cooking at or just below the boiling point.
Reduce the heat to the simmer setting on the simmer burner.
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