Rotation (en. Rotation)

/ʁo.ta.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Movement of rotation around an axis.

The rotation of the Earth around its axis lasts 24 hours.

La rotation de la Terre autour de son axe dure 24 heures.

System of regular changes, as in a job.

We have a team rotation every month.

Nous avons une rotation des équipes tous les mois.

Process where an object moves by turning on itself.

The helicopter blades perform a rapid rotation.

Les pales de l'hélicoptère effectuent une rotation rapide.

Derived from the Latin 'rotatio', which means 'the act of turning'.

crop rotation

Agricultural practice consisting of alternating crops to preserve soil fertility.

rotation des cultures

clockwise rotation

Change of team or staff at defined times.

rotation horaire

rotation of the Earth

Movement of the Earth on its axis.

rotation de la Terre

revolution

Complete movement around a point.

révolution

rotational

Related to a rotation.

rotationnel

rotary

That turns, which is in a state of rotation.

rotatif

Going around in circles.

This discussion leads nowhere; we're going in circles.

Cette discussion ne mène à rien, on tourne en rotation.

Frequent change of environment or colleagues.

I'm fed up with this constant rotation of teams.

J'en ai marre de cette rotation constante d'équipes.