No. 12,273 in French
ébullition
The French word "ébullition" means "boiling" or "the action of bubbling due to heat."
In a sentence
L'eau atteint son point d'ébullition à 100 degrés Celsius.
Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
Refers to the state of water transitioning to gas.
L'ébullition des passions lors du débat était évidente.
The boiling of passions during the debate was evident.
Metaphorical usage describing intense emotions.
J'ai observé l'ébullition de la marmite sur le feu.
I observed the boiling of the pot on the fire.
Literal observation of boiling food preparation.
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