clockwise

• Décrit une direction de mouvement qui suit le sens de rotation des aiguilles d'une montre.

Describes the direction of movement that follows the same direction as the hands of a clock.

1. Direction of rotationB1formal

   Moving or rotating in the same direction as the hands of a clock, typically to the right.

   sens horaire

   • Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume.
   • The fan rotates clockwise in the summer.
   • The dancers moved clockwise around the stage.

   Synonymesdextrorotatoryright-handed

   Antonymesanticlockwisecounterclockwise

• Adverbe signifiant « dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre ». Utilisé pour décrire un mouvement ou une rotation circulaire qui suit la même direction que les aiguilles d'une horloge lorsqu'on la regarde de face.

An adverb meaning "in the direction of the movement of the hands of a clock." It is used to describe circular motion or rotation that follows the same direction as a clock's hands when viewed from the front.

1. Direction of clock handsA2formal

   Moving in the same direction as the hands of a clock, typically from top to right to bottom to left.

   Dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre

   • Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume.
   • The dancers moved clockwise around the circle.
   • Screw the lid on by turning it clockwise.

   Antonymesanticlockwisecounterclockwise