mijoter
to simmer; to stew
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/mi.ʒɔ.te/
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Cultural Note
Slow-cooked dishes are a cornerstone of French home cooking. 'Mijoter' also figuratively means to scheme or plot something — 'Qu'est-ce que tu mijotes ?' means 'What are you cooking up?' or 'What are you plotting?'
📝 Example Sentences
Le pot-au-feu mijote depuis ce matin.
The pot-au-feu has been simmering since this morning.
Laisse mijoter à feu doux pendant deux heures.
Let it simmer on low heat for two hours.