vortex

• Nom désignant une masse de fluide en rotation rapide, comme un tourbillon d'eau ou d'air, ou toute situation évoquant un mouvement circulaire puissant et entraînant.

A noun referring to a mass of spinning fluid, air, or other matter, often forming a whirlpool or whirlwind, or any situation resembling such a powerful circular motion.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Rotating shapeB2formal

   A shape or pattern formed by something spinning quickly, often resembling a spiral or whirl.

   tourbillon (forme rotative)

   • The dancer's skirt created a vortex of color as she spun.
   • Smoke from the chimney rose in a tight vortex.
   • The liquid formed a small vortex when stirred rapidly.

   Synonymeseddymaelstromspiralswirlwhirlwhirlpool

2. WhirlpoolB2formal

   A powerful circular current of water, often caused by conflicting tides or currents.

   tourbillon d'eau

   • The sailors were warned about the dangerous vortex near the reef.
   • A massive vortex swallowed the small boat.
   • The river's vortex was strong enough to pull debris underwater.

   Synonymeseddymaelstromswirlwhirlwhirlpool