French Conversation · Level 31
89 words
French word
bouillant
Pronunciation
IPA/bujɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveboiling
Example
Fais attention, la soupe est bouillante.
Be careful, the soup is boiling.
More examples
Le thé est bouillant, attends un peu.
The tea is boiling hot; wait a little.
Core concept
A bubbling liquid is hot enough to boil, with steam rising actively from its surface.
Common phrases
eau bouillante
boiling water
soupe bouillante
boiling soup
Similar words
chaud: Warm enough for its heat to be clearly felt when touched.
brûlant: Hot enough to cause burns on contact.
fumant: Giving off visible steam.
Definition in French
Qui est à l'ébullition; se dit d'un liquide ou d'une préparation culinaire dont la température est suffisamment élevée pour faire bouillir.
Word origin
The adjective bouillant was formed from bouillir, an inherited French verb descended from Latin bullire, to bubble or boil.
Usage tips
- Bouillant is stronger than the general adjective chaud because it indicates boiling heat and a real burn risk.