simmer in French
simmer in French is mijoter, bouillotter, faire mijoter — simmer means to cook gently in liquid just below boiling point.
simmer in French
mijoter
(transitive) To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
bouillotter
(transitive) To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
faire mijoter
(transitive) To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
What does "simmer" mean?
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verb To cook gently in liquid just below boiling point.
"Let the sauce simmer for twenty minutes, stirring occasionally."
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verb To be filled with barely controlled anger or excitement.
"Resentment had been simmering in the office for weeks before it boiled over."
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noun The state of cooking gently just below boiling.
"Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat."
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simmer in a sentence
- Let the sauce simmer for twenty minutes, stirring occasionally.
- She simmered the stock for hours to draw out the flavour.
- Resentment had been simmering in the office for weeks before it boiled over.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat.
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What is "simmer" in French?
"simmer" in French is mijoter, bouillotter, faire mijoter. simmer means: To cook gently in liquid just below boiling point.
How do you use "simmer" in a sentence?
Example: "Let the sauce simmer for twenty minutes, stirring occasionally." In French, "simmer" is mijoter, bouillotter, faire mijoter.
Are there other ways to say "simmer" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "simmer": mijoter, bouillotter, faire mijoter.
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