stir

• Nom désignant à la fois l'action de remuer ou de mélanger une substance avec une cuillère ou un autre instrument, et un état d'agitation, d'excitation ou de tumulte.

A noun referring to a state of excitement, disturbance, or commotion, or the act of mixing a substance by moving a spoon or other implement around in it.

1. Mix or agitationA2formal

   An act of mixing or moving something, especially a liquid, with a circular motion.

   Remuage

   • Give the soup a good stir before serving.
   • She added the sugar and gave it a quick stir.
   • A gentle stir is enough to combine the ingredients.

   Synonymesagitationmixswirlwhisk

2. Commotion or excitementB1informal

   A state of excitement, disturbance, or public interest.

   émoi

   • His arrival caused quite a stir among the guests.
   • The announcement created a stir in the media.
   • There was a stir of excitement when the band came on stage.

   Synonymesadoagitationbustlecommotiondisturbanceexcitementflurryfussto-douproar

   Antonymescalmpeacequietstillnesstranquility

• Verbe désignant l'action de remuer une substance avec une cuillère ou un autre outil, ou de provoquer un léger mouvement ou une émotion.

A verb used to indicate the act of mixing a substance by moving a spoon or other implement around in it, or to cause slight movement or emotion.

1. Mix ingredientsA2formalculinary

   To mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon around in it.

   Remuer

   • She stirred the soup slowly to avoid splashing.
   • Stir the coffee until the sugar dissolves.
   • He stirred the paint thoroughly before applying it.

   Synonymesbeatblendcombinefoldmixwhisk

2. B1formal

   To move slightly or begin to move, especially from a resting position.

   bouger légèrement

   • The baby stirred in her sleep.
   • He didn't stir from his chair all evening.
   • A gentle breeze stirred the leaves on the ground.

   Synonymesbudgemoveshifttwitch

   Antonymesrestsettlesleepstill

3. Arouse emotionB2formal

   To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone.

   Émouvoir

   • The speech stirred deep emotions in the audience.
   • Her story stirred a sense of compassion in everyone.
   • The documentary stirred public outrage about the issue.

   Synonymesaffectagitateawakenevokeexcitefireinflameinspiremoveprovokerousestimulatethrilltouch

   Antonymesappeasecalmpacifyquellquietsoothe

Variantes phrasalstir up