stew

• Nom qui peut désigner un état d'agitation ou d'inquiétude, ainsi qu'un plat de viande ou de poisson mijoté lentement avec des légumes dans un liquide.

A noun that can refer to a state of agitation or worry, or to a dish of meat or fish cooked slowly with vegetables in liquid.

1. A state of worry or agitationB2informal

   A condition of mental or emotional disturbance, often caused by anxiety or concern.

   état d'inquiétude

   • She was in a stew over the upcoming exam.
   • He got himself into a stew about the job interview.
   • Don't get in a stew over such a small problem.

   Synonymesditherflusterfretlatherpanicstatesweattizzy

   Antonymescalmnesscomposurepeaceserenitytranquility

2. A slow-cooked dishA2formal

   A meal consisting of meat, fish, or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed pot.

   ragoût

   • My grandmother makes a delicious beef stew.
   • We had a hearty vegetable stew for dinner.
   • The stew simmered on the stove for hours.

   Synonymescasserolefricasseegoulashhotpotpottageragout

• Verbe désignant la cuisson lente d'un aliment dans un liquide, ou (familier) le fait de s'inquiéter ou de ruminer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking food slowly in liquid, or (informally) to worry or be anxious about something.

1. Cook slowly in liquidA2formal

   To cook food, typically meat and vegetables, slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.

   Mijoter

   • She stewed the beef with carrots and onions for two hours.
   • The chef stewed the lamb in a rich tomato sauce.
   • You should stew the fruit with sugar to make a compote.

   Synonymesbraisecasserolefricasseesimmer

2. Worry or fret silentlyB2informal

   To be in a state of silent worry, anger, or sullenness, often without expressing it openly.

   bouillir intérieurement

   • He stewed in his room after the argument.
   • She was stewing over the unfair criticism all day.
   • Don't just stew about it; talk to someone.

   Synonymesagonizebroodchafefretmopeseethesimmersulkworry

3. Harbor resentmentC1informal

   To hold onto a feeling of resentment or bitterness over a past event.

   Ruminer son ressentiment

   • He's still stewing over the insult from years ago.
   • She stewed about the betrayal for months.
   • It's unhealthy to stew in anger for so long.

   Synonymesbroodfretfumeseethesimmersulk

   Antonymesforgivereconcile