eddy

• Nom désignant un mouvement circulaire de l'eau, de l'air ou d'un autre fluide, formant souvent un petit tourbillon ou un remous.

A noun referring to a circular movement of water, air, or other fluid, often forming a small whirlpool or whirlwind.

1. Water currentB2formal

   A circular movement of water, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool.

   remous

   • The boat was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
   • Leaves swirled in the eddy formed by the river's current.
   • Swimmers should avoid the strong eddies near the bridge.

   Synonymesmaelstromswirlvortexwhirlwhirlpool

2. Air currentB2formal

   A circular movement of air, such as a small whirlwind or gust.

   Tourbillon d'air

   • Dust rose in an eddy from the passing truck.
   • The wind created small eddies around the corners of the building.
   • An eddy of cold air swept through the valley.

   Synonymesswirlvortexwhirlwhirlwind

3. Figurative useC1formal

   A situation or movement that goes against the general trend or direction.

   contre-courant

   • He found himself in an eddy of political controversy.
   • The conversation drifted into an eddy of irrelevant details.
   • Her thoughts were caught in an eddy of confusion.

   Synonymesbackwatercountercurrentcrosscurrentundercurrentundertow

   Antonymesflowmainstreamtrend

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement circulaire de l'eau, de l'air ou d'autres fluides, formant souvent un petit tourbillon ou un remous.

A verb used to describe the circular movement of water, air, or other fluids, often forming a small whirlpool or whirlwind.

1. Move in a circular motionC1formal

   To move in a circular or swirling pattern, like water or air.

   Tourbillonner

   • The water eddied around the rocks in the river.
   • Smoke eddied upward from the chimney.
   • Leaves eddied in the wind across the courtyard.

   Synonymescirculaterotatespinswirlwhirl