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simmer

/ˈsɪmə/

/ˈsɪmɚ/

simmer down

simmer over

simmernoun

simmers

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

low boil

gentle boil

simmering

slow simmer

gentle simmer

simmering tension

simmerverb

simmered

Past Simple

simmered

Past Participle

simmering

ing-form

/ˈsɪmə/

/ˈsɪmɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stew

seethe

bubble

cook slowly

boil gently

simmer down

simmergerund / present participle

Definitions

In a state of gentle cooking or of restrained development or emotion.

There was a simmering tension in the room.

simmeradjective

Used attributively before a noun to denote equipment or settings intended for gentle cooking (e.g., "simmer burner").

Translations

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

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.

simmerpast participle

Definitions

Cooked by being kept at or just below the boiling point.

Serve the simmered apples with ice cream.