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to steam
01
vaporiser, dégager de la vapeur
to release hot water vapor into the air
Intransitive
Exemples
The hot cup of coffee steamed in the cold morning air.
La tasse de café chaude fumait dans l'air froid du matin.
02
cuire à la vapeur
to cook using the steam of boiling water
Transitive: to steam food
Exemples
The chef prefers to steam fish rather than fry it to retain its natural flavors.
Le chef préfère cuire à la vapeur le poisson plutôt que de le frire pour conserver ses saveurs naturelles.
03
voguer, naviguer à la vapeur
(of a ship or train) to travel using engines fueled by steam
Intransitive: to steam to a direction
Exemples
The locomotive steamed through the countryside, chugging along the scenic route.
La locomotive vapeur traversait la campagne, avançant le long de la route pittoresque.
04
passer à la vapeur, étuver
to subject something to hot water vapor for cleaning, sanitizing, or treating purposes
Transitive: to steam sth
Exemples
He used a handheld steamer to steam the wrinkles out of his suit before the important meeting.
Il a utilisé un défroisseur à main pour vaporiser les plis de son costume avant la réunion importante.
05
s'énerver, bouillir
to become angry or enraged
Intransitive
Exemples
She was steaming after discovering her roommate had eaten her leftovers without asking.
Elle fumait de colère après avoir découvert que sa colocataire avait mangé ses restes sans demander.
06
s'évaporer, fumer
to rise as or turn into vapor
Intransitive
Exemples
The freshly brewed coffee steamed in the mug.
Le café fraîchement infusé fumait dans la tasse.
Steam
01
vapeur
the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point
Exemples
The old train moved forward, powered by steam from its engine.
Le vieux train avançait, propulsé par la vapeur de son moteur.
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vapeur
energy or power produced by the pressure of boiling water vapor
Exemples
Steam engines powered trains in the 19th century.
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