Chaudières (en. Boilers)

/ʃo.djeʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Reservoir or device designed to produce heat by heating water or other liquids.
Industrial boilers are essential for various manufacturing processes.
Les chaudières industrielles sont essentielles pour divers procédés de fabrication.
A large boiler used in central heating systems.
The building's boiler needs regular maintenance.
La chaudière de l'immeuble a besoin d'une révision régulière.
Traditional cooking device for boiling liquids.
She used a boiler to prepare her soup.
Elle a utilisé une chaudière pour préparer sa soupe.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hot' which means 'raised in temperature'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to heat a boiler
means to start a boiler so that it produces heat.
faire chauffer une chaudière
gas boiler
refers to a boiler that operates on gas.
chaudière à gaz
wood boiler
indicates a boiler that uses wood as fuel.
chaudière à bois

Related Words

heating
System that raises the temperature of an environment.
chauffage
thermal
Related to heat.
thermique
evaporator
Device that transforms a liquid into vapor.
évaporateur

Slang Meanings

Informal use to refer to a very hot party.
That party was a boiler, everyone had fun!
Cette soirée était une chaudière, tout le monde s'est amusé !
Expression to describe a very intense situation.
That match was a real boiler, it heated up until the end!
Ce match était une vraie chaudière, ça a chauffé jusqu'à la fin !