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    L'hélice (en. The propeller)

    /e.lis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mechanical part in the shape of a screw or spiral rotating around an axis.
    The boat's propeller allows it to propel through the water.
    L'hélice du bateau permet de le propulser dans l'eau.
    Blade or set of rotating blades of an aircraft.
    The helicopter's propeller spins at high speed.
    L'hélice de l'hélicoptère tourne à grande vitesse.
    Spiral shape of a body, as in the structure of DNA.
    The double helix of DNA is a fundamental discovery in biology.
    La double hélice de l'ADN est une découverte fondamentale en biologie.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'helix', which means spiral.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put the propellers to sea
    To launch a boat or device into the sea.
    mettre les hélices à la mer

    Related Words

    rotor
    Rotating part of a machine that enables movement.
    rotor
    turbine
    Device that converts the energy of a fluid into mechanical energy.
    turbine

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who goes around in circles without making progress.
    It looks like he has the propeller this morning, he is just going in circles without doing anything.
    On dirait qu'il a l'hélice ce matin, il ne fait que tourner sans rien faire.