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    Vapeur (en. Steam)

    /vapœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a body that transitions from liquid to gaseous state.
    Steam escapes from the pot.
    La vapeur s'échappe de la casserole.
    Gas formed by the boiling of a liquid.
    Water vapor is essential for cooking.
    La vapeur d'eau est essentielle pour la cuisson.
    Energy derived from boiling water used for propulsion or heat.
    The steam train was very popular in the 19th century.
    Le train à vapeur était très populaire au 19e siècle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vapor', meaning 'steam', 'moisture'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to produce steam
    Producing steam from a liquid.
    faire de la vapeur
    to take steam
    To turn into steam, often used to refer to cooking.
    prendre de la vapeur
    steam cooking
    Steam used for cooking food.
    vapeur de cuisson

    Related Words

    vaporization
    Process of transforming a liquid into vapor.
    vaporisation
    vaporizer
    Device that produces steam, often used for humidity.
    vaporisateur

    Slang Meanings

    Expression of lightness or enthusiasm.
    He was so excited that he was floating in the vapor.
    Il était tellement excité qu'il flottait dans la vapeur.
    Referring to a person in a state of light intoxication.
    After a few drinks, he was in the vapor.
    Après quelques verres, il était dans la vapeur.