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simmering

UK
/ˈsɪmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪmɚɪŋ/
simmering down
simmering over

Translations

simmeringnoun
UK
/ˈsɪmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪmɚɪŋ/
mijotageEn cuisine, pour désigner la cuisson douce juste au-dessous de l’ébullition.
Constant simmering keeps the sauce thick and flavorful.
Un mijotage constant garde la sauce épaisse et savoureuse.
Additional translations
frémissementEmployé dans certains contextes culinaires pour la cuisson au petit frémissement.
Synonyms
simmer
smoldering
smouldering
seething
tension
undercurrent
brooding
brood
simmeringadjective
more simmering
Comp.
most simmering
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪm.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪm.ɚ.ɪŋ/
bouillonnantSe dit d’une émotion ou d’une colère contenue, prête à éclater.
She spoke in a simmering tone, barely able to contain her frustration.
Elle parlait d’un ton bouillonnant, à peine capable de contenir sa frustration.
latentS’emploie pour une tension, un conflit ou une hostilité qui reste discrète mais peut s’intensifier.
The simmering tension between the two countries could lead to conflict.
La tension latente entre les deux pays pourrait conduire à un conflit.
frémissantEn cuisine, se dit d’un liquide maintenu juste en dessous de l’ébullition.
The simmering soup filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
La soupe frémissante embaumait la cuisine d’un délicieux parfum.
Synonyms
boiling
fervent
seething
intense
smoldering
simmerverb

simmering

Gerund

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
bouillonnerAu sens figuré, pour une colère ou une frustration contenue.
couventAu sens figuré, pour un projet ou un conflit qui se développe lentement.
Synonyms
simmer down
boil gently
cook slowly
bubble
seethe
stew
simmergerund / present participle

simmering

Used attributively and predicatively (e.g., "simmering tension").
frémissantCuisine.
There was a simmering tension in the room.
Il y avait une tension frémissante dans la pièce.
couvantAu sens figuré, pour une émotion ou une tension contenue.
There was a simmering tension in the room.
Il y avait une tension couvante dans la pièce.
Synonyms
simmering
smoldering
smouldering
seething
stewing
brooding
fuming
pent-up
churning
suffused

Definitions

simmeringnoun
The process or state of cooking food gently just below the boiling point.
Constant simmering keeps the sauce thick and flavorful.
simmeringadjective
In a state of suppressed anger or excitement.
She spoke in a simmering tone, barely able to contain her frustration.
Continuing in a quiet or subdued manner, often with potential to become more intense.
The simmering tension between the two countries could lead to conflict.
Cooking just below the boiling point.
The simmering soup filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
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.
simmergerund / present participle
In a state of gentle cooking or of restrained development or emotion.
There was a simmering tension in the room.
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