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
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
bouillir
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point.
bouillir
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
porter à ébullition
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
faire bouillir
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.
bouillir
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.
What does "boil" mean?
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verb To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.
"Boil the water before adding the pasta."
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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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