swirl

• Nom désignant une forme ou un motif créé par un mouvement qui tourne, spiral ou rotatif, ou l'action de tourner rapidement sur soi-même.

A noun referring to a shape or pattern formed by something moving in a twisting, rotating, or spiraling motion.

1. Rotating shapeB1formal

   A shape or pattern formed by something moving in a twisting, circular motion.

   Forme tourbillonnante

   • The cream formed a swirl in the coffee.
   • She painted a swirl of colors on the canvas.
   • The dancer's skirt made a beautiful swirl as she turned.

   Synonymesconvolutioncorkscrewcurlgyrespiraltwistwhorl

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement en spirale ou suivant un motif circulaire, souvent appliqué aux liquides, à l'air ou à des notions abstraites.

A verb used to describe the act of moving in a twisting or spiraling pattern, often used for liquids, air, or abstract concepts.

1. Twist or spinB1formal

   To move in a twisting or spinning motion.

   tourbillonner

   • The dancer swirled across the stage.
   • Leaves swirled in the autumn wind.
   • She swirled the wine in her glass.

   Synonymeschurneddyspinswishtwirlwhirl

2. Flow in a circular currentB1formal

   To move in a circular or spiraling pattern, especially of liquids or gases.

   Tourbillonner

   • The water swirled down the drain.
   • Smoke swirled from the chimney into the night sky.
   • Cream swirled into the coffee as she stirred it.

   Synonymeschurncirculateeddyspintwirlwhirl