steam
steam
stim
stim
British pronunciation
/stˈiːm/

Définition et signification de « steam » en anglais

to steam
01

vaporiser, dégager de la vapeur

to release hot water vapor into the air
Intransitive
to steam definition and meaning
example
Exemples
As the kettle heated up, it began to steam, signaling that the water was boiling.
Alors que la bouilloire chauffait, elle a commencé à fumer, signalant que l'eau bouillait.
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
to steam definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish.
Elle adore cuire à la vapeur les légumes pour un accompagnement sain.
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
example
Exemples
The steamship steamed across the Atlantic Ocean, carrying passengers and cargo to New York City.
Le bateau à vapeur a traversé l'océan Atlantique, transportant des passagers et des marchandises vers la ville de New York.
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
example
Exemples
The kitchen staff regularly steam the restaurant's stainless steel appliances.
Le personnel de cuisine passe régulièrement à la vapeur les appareils en acier inoxydable du restaurant.
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
example
Exemples
He began to steam when he realized his car had been towed from the no-parking zone.
Il a commencé à fumer quand il a réalisé que sa voiture avait été remorquée de la zone de non-stationnement.
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
example
Exemples
The hot soup continued to steam as it simmered on the stove.
La soupe chaude continuait à fumer alors qu'elle mijotait sur le feu.
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
Wiki
steam definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Steam rose from the kettle as the water reached its boiling point.
De la vapeur s'élevait de la bouilloire alors que l'eau atteignait son point d'ébullition.
The old train moved forward, powered by steam from its engine.
Le vieux train avançait, propulsé par la vapeur de son moteur.
1.1

vapeur

energy or power produced by the pressure of boiling water vapor
example
Exemples
The factory operated using steam from the boilers.
Steam engines powered trains in the 19th century.
LanGeek
Télécharger l'Application
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store