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boil in French

boil in French is furoncle, bouillir, porter à ébullition — boil means to heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.

boil in French

furoncle
noun
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
bouillir
noun
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point.
bouillir
verb
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
porter à ébullition
verb
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
faire bouillir
verb
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.
bouillir
verb
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.

What does "boil" mean?

  1. verb To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.
    "Boil the water before adding the pasta."
  2. noun A painful, swollen, pus-filled lump on the skin caused by infection.
    "The boil on his neck needed to be lanced by a doctor."

boil in a sentence

  • Boil the water before adding the pasta.
  • The kettle takes about three minutes to boil.
  • The boil on his neck needed to be lanced by a doctor.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "boil" in French?

"boil" in French is furoncle, bouillir, porter à ébullition. boil means: To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.

How do you use "boil" in a sentence?

Example: "Boil the water before adding the pasta." In French, "boil" is furoncle, bouillir, porter à ébullition.

Are there other ways to say "boil" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "boil": furoncle, bouillir, porter à ébullition, faire bouillir.

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