whirl

• Nom désignant un mouvement rapide et tourbillonnant, une forme d'objet en rotation, ou une tentative brève ou un acte de rotation rapide.

A noun referring to a confused or rapid movement, the shape of something rotating, a brief attempt, or the act of rotating rapidly.

1. Confused movementB2informal

   A state of rapid, chaotic activity or confusion.

   tourbillonnement

   • Her mind was in a whirl after hearing the shocking news.
   • The party was a whirl of music, dancing, and laughter.
   • He was caught up in the social whirl of the city.

   Synonymeschaoscommotionflurryfrenzyhubbubmaelstromturmoil

   Antonymescalmorderpeacestillnesstranquility

2. Rotating shapeB1formal

   The shape or appearance of something that is spinning or rotating rapidly.

   Forme tourbillonnante

   • A whirl of dust rose from the dirt road.
   • The dancer's skirt made a colorful whirl as she spun.
   • Leaves were caught in a whirl of wind.

   Synonymesspiralswirlvortexwhorl

3. Brief attemptB2informal

   A short, often casual attempt to do something.

   Tentative brève

   • I decided to give the new hobby a whirl.
   • Why don't you give surfing a whirl while you're at the beach?
   • He gave the recipe a whirl, even though he was a beginner.

   Synonymesattemptbashcrackgoshotstabtry

4. Act of rotatingB1formal

   The action or act of spinning or turning around quickly.

   rotation rapide

   • The whirl of the fan blades cooled the room.
   • The dancer executed a perfect whirl across the stage.
   • The whirl of the wheels could be heard from the street.

   Synonymespirouetterevolutionrotationspinswirlturntwirlwheel

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une action de mouvement rapide ou le fait de faire tourner quelque chose en cercle ou en rotation.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or causing something to move rapidly in a circular or spinning motion.

1. Spin or twistB1formal

   To turn or cause to turn in a rapid, circular motion.

   Tournoyer

   • The dancer whirled across the stage gracefully.
   • The wind made the leaves whirl around the yard.
   • She whirled the baton above her head.

   Synonymesrevolverotatespinswirlturntwirlwheel

2. Cause to spinB1formal

   To make something rotate quickly around its own axis.

   Faire tourner rapidement

   • He whirled the propeller to start the engine.
   • The child whirled the toy top until it fell over.
   • She whirled the lasso around her head.

   Synonymesrotatespinswirlturntwirlwheel

   Antonymeshaltstillstop

3. Flow in a circular currentB2formal

   To move in a circular or spiraling path, especially of liquids or air.

   Tourbillonner

   • The water whirled down the drain.
   • Smoke whirled upward from the chimney.
   • The river whirled around the rocks.

   Synonymeschurncirculateeddyrevolverotatespinswirltwirlwheel

4. Revolve quickly around one's own axisB1formal

   To spin rapidly around a central point.

   Tournoyer rapidement sur soi-même

   • The planet whirls around its axis once every 24 hours.
   • The top whirled on the table for several seconds.
   • Her head whirled as she tried to remember the details.

   Synonymesgyratepirouettereelrotatespinswirltwirlwheel

5. Fly aroundB2informal

   To move or fly in a circular or erratic path.

   tourbillonner en volant

   • Birds whirled around the lighthouse.
   • The helicopter whirled over the city.
   • Confetti whirled through the air during the parade.

   Synonymescirclegyraterevolverotatespinswirlturntwirlwheel

Variantes phrasalwhirl around