Tourbillons (en. Whirlwinds)

tuʁbi.jɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Whirling movement, often associated with a form of intensity or disorder.

The whirlwinds of wind swept everything in their path.

Les tourbillons de vent emportaient tout sur leur passage.

Physical phenomenon where a fluid spins in a spiral.

The whirlwinds in the water create fascinating ripples.

Les tourbillons dans l'eau créent des remous fascinants.

Rapid and circular movement, often used to describe chaotic emotions or events.

She felt caught in whirlwinds of anxiety.

Elle se sentait prise dans des tourbillons d'angoisse.

From Old French 'torbillon', derived from 'tourbillonner', which means to turn or to spin.

to be in the whirlwind

to be caught in a troubling or tumultuous situation.

être dans le tourbillon

whirlwind of emotions

a set of intense and confusing emotions.

tourbillon d'émotions

to create whirlwinds

to generate confusion or disorder.

créer des tourbillons

to whirl

to turn in a spiral.

tourbillonner

vortex

circular movement of a fluid.

vortex

spiral

curve that wraps around a central point.

spirale

To describe a chaotic situation.

The party was a real whirlwind, everyone was dancing everywhere.

La fête était un vrai tourbillon, tout le monde dansait partout.

To be very agitated or excited.

After drinking three coffees, I am in a whirlwind of energy.

Après avoir bu trois cafés, je suis dans un tourbillon d'énergie.