bouilli

boiled

adjective boo-YEE Rare

Usage Note

Bouilli is the past participle of bouillir (to boil) used as an adjective. The feminine form is bouillie, which also functions independently as a noun meaning 'porridge' or 'mush'. Du bœuf bouilli is classic French home cooking.

Examples

"Il mange du bœuf bouilli avec des légumes."

Natural Translation

He eats boiled beef with vegetables.

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