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steaming

UK
/ˈstiːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈstimɪŋ/

Translations

steamingnoun
cuisson à la vapeur
Steaming is a healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients in vegetables.
La cuisson à la vapeur est une méthode saine qui préserve les nutriments des légumes.
Additional translations
dégagement de vapeur
Synonyms
steam
vapor bath
steam treatment
steam cooking
steam-cooking
steambath
steam bath
steamingadjective
more steaming
Comp.
most steaming
Super.
UK
/ˈstiːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈstiːmɪŋ/
The steaming cup of coffee warmed her hands on the chilly morning.
La tasse de café fumante lui réchauffait les mains par cette matinée froide.
Additional translations
furieuxFamilier ; pour exprimer une forte colère.
Synonyms
hot
sizzling
scalding
piping
boiling
steamingadverb
Used chiefly in informal British English as an intensifier.
complètementFamilier, surtout britannique ; intensifieur.
They were steaming drunk after the party.
Ils étaient complètement ivres après la fête.
Synonyms
furiously
angrily
irately
vehemently
hotly
fumingly
steamverb

steaming

Gerund

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
bouillirSens figuré : être très en colère ou agité.
vapeurerEmploi technique ou littéraire pour un liquide ou un appareil qui dégage de la vapeur.
foncerPour un véhicule ou un train qui avance avec force ou à grande vitesse.
Synonyms
boil
fume
evaporate
vaporize
emit steam

Definitions

steamingnoun
The process of cooking food by exposing it to steam.
Steaming is a healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients in vegetables.
The act of emitting steam or vapor.
The steaming of the hot springs created a mystical atmosphere in the valley.
steamingadjective
Emitting steam or vapor.
The steaming cup of coffee warmed her hands on the chilly morning.
Very hot or heated.
The steaming soup was too hot to eat immediately.
Informal: Very angry or furious.
He was steaming after hearing the unfair decision.
steamingadverb
Informal, chiefly British: Extremely; to a great degree (used as an intensifier).
They were steaming drunk after the party.
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.
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