boil water

In French, 'faire bouillir de l'eau' literally means 'to make water boil'. This phrase is commonly used in cooking contexts, indicating the process of heating water until it reaches its boiling point. It is often used when preparing pasta, making tea, or for blanching vegetables. The verb 'faire' means 'to make' or 'to do', and 'bouillir' means 'to boil'.