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bouillonner

to bubble

verb boo-yoh-NEH Rare

Also means

to seethe (with emotion)

Usage Note

Bouillonner describes liquid bubbling vigorously, distinct from bouillir (to boil). Figuratively it means to seethe with excitement or anger — bouillonner de rage ('to seethe with rage'). The related noun bouillon means a broth or bubbling liquid.

Examples

"L'eau bouillonne dans la casserole."

Natural Translation

The water is bubbling in the saucepan.

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