This is the 12273rd most frequent French word.
ébullition
The French word "ébullition" means "boiling" or "the action of bubbling due to heat."
Refers to the state of water transitioning to gas.
L'eau atteint son point d'ébullition à 100 degrés Celsius.
Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
Metaphorical usage describing intense emotions.
L'ébullition des passions lors du débat était évidente.
The boiling of passions during the debate was evident.
Literal observation of boiling food preparation.