bouilli

Bouilli means 'cooked by boiling.' It's an adjective, so it describes something that has been prepared in boiling water.

Yes, you can use bouilli for various foods that are cooked by boiling. Think of boiled eggs (œufs bouillis) or boiled potatoes (pommes de terre bouillies).

No, bouilli is generally used for solid foods that have been boiled. For boiled water, you would typically say 'eau bouillante' (boiling water) or 'eau qui a bouilli' (water that has boiled).

Bouillir is the verb 'to boil.' Bouilli is the past participle used as an adjective, meaning 'boiled' or 'cooked by boiling.' So, you 'bouillir' something, and then it becomes 'bouilli.'

A very common one is 'un œuf bouilli' (a boiled egg). You might also hear 'de la viande bouillie' (boiled meat), especially in traditional cooking contexts.

Yes, like most French adjectives, bouilli changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes:

• Masculine singular: bouilli
• Feminine singular: bouillie
• Masculine plural: bouillis
• Feminine plural: bouillies

It's pronounced 'boo-yee.' The 'ou' makes an 'oo' sound, and the 'ill' often creates a 'y' sound. Don't pronounce the final 'i' too strongly, it's more like a short 'ee'.

That's a creative thought, but no, you wouldn't use bouilli for that. If you're feeling very hot, you might say 'J'ai très chaud' (I'm very hot) or 'Je suis en sueur' (I'm sweating).

It's neutral. It simply describes a cooking method. Whether it's positive or negative depends on personal preference and the specific dish. Some dishes are meant to be boiled!

Here's one: 'Les pommes de terre bouillies sont prêtes.' (The boiled potatoes are ready.) Or, 'Il a mangé un œuf bouilli pour le petit déjeuner.' (He ate a boiled egg for breakfast.)