boil up
US /bɔɪl ʌp/
UK /bɔɪl ʌp/
1.
monter, bouillir
to become very angry or excited
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His anger began to boil up when he heard the news.
Sa colère a commencé à monter quand il a appris la nouvelle.
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Tensions are starting to boil up between the two groups.
Les tensions commencent à monter entre les deux groupes.
2.
faire bouillir, bouillir
to cook something by boiling it, often until it is soft or reduced
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You need to boil up the potatoes until they are tender.
Vous devez faire bouillir les pommes de terre jusqu'à ce qu'elles soient tendres.
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Let's boil up some water for tea.
Faisons bouillir de l'eau pour le thé.