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steam

UK
/stiːm/
US
/stim/

Translations

steamnoun
steams
pl
The steam from the boiling pot fogged up the kitchen windows.
La vapeur de la casserole en ébullition a embué les fenêtres de la cuisine.
vapeurAu sens de force motrice produite par une machine à vapeur ou une turbine à vapeur.
The old locomotive was powered by steam.
La vieille locomotive était propulsée par la vapeur.
Additional translations
élanAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
mist
vapor
gas
smoke
fume
steamverb
steamed
Past Simple
steamed
Past Participle
steaming
Gerund
UK
/stiːm/
US
/stim/
cuire à la vapeur
She decided to steam the vegetables to retain their nutrients.
Elle a décidé de cuire les légumes à la vapeur pour préserver leurs nutriments.
Additional translations
foncerPour un véhicule ou un train qui avance avec force ou à grande vitesse.
bouillirSens figuré : être très en colère ou agité.
vapeurerEmploi technique ou littéraire pour un liquide ou un appareil qui dégage de la vapeur.
Synonyms
fume
emit steam
boil
evaporate
vaporize
steamadjective
UK
/stiːm/
US
/stim/
Used attributively to describe things powered by, producing, or involving steam.
à vapeurS’emploie surtout avec des noms comme engine, train, machine, cooking.
The museum features a restored steam engine.
Le musée présente une machine à vapeur restaurée.
Synonyms
steamy
steamed
steam-powered
steam-driven
steam-operated
vaporous
humid
moist
sultry

Definitions

steamnoun
The vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air.
The steam from the boiling pot fogged up the kitchen windows.
The power or energy produced by a steam engine or steam turbine.
The old locomotive was powered by steam.
A state of excited or heated activity.
The project gained steam as more people got involved.
steamverb
To emit or give off steam or vapor.
The kettle began to steam as the water reached boiling point.
To cook or treat with steam.
She decided to steam the vegetables to retain their nutrients.
To move or proceed with energy or force.
The train steamed down the tracks at full speed.
To become angry or agitated.
He was steaming after hearing the unfair criticism.
steamadjective
Powered by or operated with steam, especially of engines or machinery.
The museum features a restored steam engine.
Relating to or involving steam.
She prefers steam cooking to retain nutrients.
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