twist

• Nom désignant une action de torsion ou de rotation de quelque chose, ou un changement soudain de direction, de forme ou de sens.

A noun referring to an act of turning or rotating something, or a sudden change in direction, shape, or meaning.

1. Rotational movementA2formal

   An act of turning something around its axis.

   torsion

   • Give the lid a twist to open the jar.
   • She performed a twist in her dance routine.
   • A quick twist of the handle unlocked the door.

   Synonymesrotationspinturntwirlwhirl

2. Unexpected changeB1formal

   An unexpected development or change in a situation, story, or event.

   rebondissement

   • The movie had a surprising twist at the end.
   • The plot twist caught everyone off guard.
   • There was an unexpected twist in the negotiations.

   Synonymesabout-facechangecomplicationdevelopmentreversalshiftsurpriseturnturnaboutturnaroundvolte-facewrinkle

   Antonymesconstancycontinuationstatus quo

3. Distortion or bendB1formal

   A shape or form that is bent or distorted.

   Torsion, courbure

   • The road has a sharp twist ahead.
   • The wire had a twist in the middle.
   • She straightened the twist in the ribbon.

   Synonymesbendcontortioncrookcurvedistortionturnwarp

   Antonymeslinestraightness

4. B2informal

   A popular dance move from the 1960s involving twisting the hips.

   Twist (danse)

   • They danced the twist all night long.
   • She learned the twist from her grandmother.
   • The twist was a huge dance craze in the 1960s.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tourner ou de courber quelque chose, ou d'en déformer la forme ou le sens.

A verb used to indicate the act of turning or bending something, or distorting its shape or meaning.

1. Turn or rotateA2formal

   To turn something in a circular motion, often with force.

   Tourner ou faire pivoter

   • She twisted the lid off the jar.
   • He twisted the knob to open the door.
   • The dancer twisted her body gracefully.

   Synonymesrotatespinswivelturntwirlwhirlwind

   Antonymesalignstraightenuntwistunwind

2. Distort or change shapeB1formal

   To bend or change the shape of something, often causing damage.

   tordre

   • The accident twisted the metal frame of the car.
   • He twisted his ankle while running.
   • The strong wind twisted the tree branches.

   Synonymesbendbucklecontortdeformdistortmanglewarpwrench

   Antonymesalignflattenstraighten

3. Alter meaningB2informal

   To change the intended meaning of something, often dishonestly.

   Déformer (un sens)

   • The journalist twisted his words to make a better story.
   • She twisted the facts to avoid getting in trouble.
   • Don't twist what I said; I meant something different.

   Synonymesdistortfalsifygarblemisquotemisrepresentpervertslantwarp

   Antonymesclarifyelucidateexplaininterpret

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