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    Volutes (en. Volutes)

    /vo-lut/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    In botany, this term refers to spiral forms of leaves or stems.
    The spirals of the leaves of certain tropical plants are fascinating.
    Les volutes des feuilles de certaines plantes tropicales sont fascinantes.
    In architecture, an ornament shaped like a spiral.
    The volutes of the Corinthian capital are very elaborate.
    Les volutes du chapiteau corinthien sont très élaborées.
    In art, a decorative motif representing spirals.
    The canvas features spirals that add dynamism to the composition.
    La toile comporte des volutes qui ajoutent du dynamisme à la composition.

    Etymology

    The word 'volute' comes from the Latin 'voluta', which means 'rolled' or 'coiled'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smoke spirals
    curled shapes created by smoke when it spreads.
    volutes de fumée
    wind curls
    spiral movements that air can perform.
    volutes de vent
    decorative spirals
    spiral-shaped ornaments, often used in art and architecture.
    volutes décoratives

    Related Words

    spiral
    A curve that wraps around a central point.
    spirale
    coiling
    The action of twisting something in a spiral.
    enroulement
    ornament
    A decorative element that adds style or beauty.
    ornement

    Slang Meanings

    When talking about lifestyle, it refers to attitudes or behaviors that are youthful and creative.
    She has spirals in her way of dressing, very artistic and unique.
    Elle a des volutes dans sa façon de s'habiller, très artistique et unique.
    Used to describe complex or disorderly thinking.
    His logic was full of spirals, difficult to follow.
    Sa logique était pleine de volutes, difficile à suivre.