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    Fouetter (en. Whip)

    /fɛ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Beating egg whites or cream while incorporating air.
    You need to whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks.
    Il faut fouetter la crème jusqu'à ce qu'elle forme des pics.
    To agitate a whisk to mix ingredients.
    She started to whip the batter to make cakes.
    Elle a commencé à fouetter la pâte pour faire des gâteaux.
    To strike repeatedly at someone or something.
    It is forbidden to whip animals.
    Il est interdit de fouetter les animaux.
    Whipping the wind, referring to swift movements.
    The wind whipped her face during the run.
    Le vent a fouetté son visage pendant la course.

    Etymology

    From Old French *foueter, derived from Latin 'follere', meaning 'to strike'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to whip eggs
    Beating eggs to aerate them.
    fouetter des œufs
    to whip cream
    Beating cream to make whipped cream.
    fouetter la crème
    to whip the wind
    To be exposed to strong winds.
    fouetter le vent
    to whip someone
    To deal blows to someone, often from a position of power.
    fouetter quelqu'un

    Related Words

    whip
    Kitchen utensil or punishment instrument in the form of a long cord.
    fouet
    mix
    To combine multiple elements together without beating them.
    mélanger
    beat
    To strike with regularity, often used in cooking.
    battre

    Slang Meanings

    To whip in the sense of to criticize strongly.
    He was heavily criticized in the reviews for his latest film.
    Il a été fouetté dans les critiques de son dernier film.
    To move or run quickly without purpose.
    He whipped around in all directions to catch the bus.
    Il a fouetté dans tous les sens pour attraper le bus.