Fermant (en. Closing)

fɛʁ.mɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An organism, often a fungus or a bacterium, that produces enzymes to transform substrates into other compounds.

Milk is transformed into yogurt by the action of the ferments.

Le lait est transformé en yaourt par l'action des ferments.

A substance that promotes fermentation in the production of food products.

Ferments are essential in bread production.

Les ferments sont essentiels dans la production du pain.

Microorganisms used in winemaking or brewing.

Wine is made thanks to the ferments present in the grape.

Le vin est élaboré grâce aux ferments présents dans le raisin.

From Latin 'fermentum', which means 'movement' or 'agitation', related to fermentation.

to develop a project

To closely develop an idea or a project.

fermenter un projet

to be in full fermentation

To be in a phase of intense change or development.

être en plein fermentation

to have good ferments

To be well prepared or have good resources for a project.

avoir de bons ferments

fermentation

Biochemical process by which sugars are converted into alcohol or acids.

fermentation

fermentor

Vessel or container where the fermentation process takes place.

fermenteur

yeast

Microorganism often used as a ferment in various fermentation processes.

levure

A group of people who are restless or lively.

This crew is really a ferment of creativity.

Cette bande est vraiment un ferment de créativité.

A person who causes agitation or change.

He is always the ferment of discussions in our group.

Il est toujours le ferment des discussions dans notre groupe.