nounother
la bouillie
porridge
Mélange mou et épais, fait avec des aliments cuits et écrasés, souvent mangé par les bébés ou les personnes malades.
Definition & meaning
The word bouillie refers to:
- Food: A dish made of cereal (such as oats, rice, or semolina) cooked in a liquid like water or milk until it reaches a thick, soft consistency. In English, this is known as porridge or mush.
- State of being: In a figurative sense, it describes something that has been reduced to a soft, pulpy, or mashed state, often implying it is ruined or unrecognizable. For example, "les jambes en bouillie" means legs that are exhausted or jelly-like.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun.
- Word origin: It is derived from the French verb bouillir , which means "to boil." The suffix -ie is added to denote the result of the action (that which has been boiled).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Pâte : Often used to describe a thick, soft mixture.
- Purée : Used when referring to mashed vegetables or fruits.
- Papin : An older or regional term for soft food for children.
- Compote : A similar texture, typically involving fruit.
Antonyms:
There are no direct antonyms, but in terms of consistency, one might contrast it with:
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Examples
Le bébé mange une bouillie chaude.noun
The baby is eating a hot porridge.
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