English–French
“simmer” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/miʒote/
Example
Le ragoût mijote depuis des heures.
The stew has been simmering for hours.
How to say “simmer” in French
“Simmer” in French is mijoter.
A covered pot quietly working over low heat, with time turning separate ingredients into a tender, richer whole.
Example sentences with mijoter
Il croit mijoter quelque chose derrière mon dos.
He thinks he is cooking up something behind my back.
Tips for using mijoter
- The final -er in mijoter has the sound of French é, rather than an English r sound.