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    Spirale (en. Spiral)

    /spiʁal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flat curve that winds around a central point.
    The spiral of the double helix of DNA is fascinating.
    La spirale de la double hélice de l'ADN est fascinante.
    A geometric figure that coils.
    She drew a spiral on the paper.
    Elle a dessiné une spirale sur le papier.
    Circular movement that gradually moves away from a central point.
    The birds were flying in a spiral in the sky.
    Les oiseaux volaient en spirale dans le ciel.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'spiralis', which means 'in the form of a thread' or 'coiled'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spiral of violence
    A cyclical cycle of violence that escalates.
    spirale de la violence
    to be in a spiral
    To be engaged in a no-win process.
    être dans une spirale
    economic spiral
    Economic development that goes up or down.
    spirale économique
    downward spiral
    A no-way-out situation that escalates.
    spirale infernale
    spiral of anxiety
    Vicious circle of worry and stress.
    spirale de l'angoisse

    Related Words

    spiral
    To transform food into spirals.
    spiraliser
    spirally
    In a spiral manner.
    spiralement
    spiralization
    Process of forming a spiral.
    spiralisation

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complicated situation.
    He is in a spiral, he doesn’t know how to get out.
    Il est dans une spirale, il ne sait pas comment en sortir.
    A problem that worsens.
    This debt story has become a spiral.
    Cette histoire de dettes est devenue une spirale.