whirlpool

• Mouvement d'eau tourbillonnant et souvent violent, généralement créé par des courants ou marées opposés ; peut aussi désigner une situation ou activité intense et accaparante.

A powerful circular current of water, typically caused by opposing tides or currents.

1. Water currentB2formal

   A powerful circular current of water, usually caused by conflicting tides or underwater obstacles.

   Tourbillon d'eau

   • The sailors were terrified of being pulled into the whirlpool.
   • A massive whirlpool formed near the coast after the storm.
   • The kayaker narrowly escaped the whirlpool's pull.

   Synonymeseddymaelstromswirlvortex

2. Bath or spaA2informal

   A bathtub or spa with jets that circulate water, creating a relaxing massage effect.

   Bain à remous

   • The hotel room had a large whirlpool bathtub.
   • She relaxed in the whirlpool after a long day.
   • The whirlpool jets helped soothe his sore muscles.

   Synonymeshot tubspa

3. Chaotic situationB2informal

   A situation or state of confusion, activity, or emotional turmoil.

   tourbillon (de confusion/activité)

   • He was caught in a whirlpool of conflicting emotions.
   • The company was sucked into a whirlpool of financial problems.
   • Her mind was a whirlpool of thoughts and worries.

   Synonymeschaosmaelstromturbulenceturmoilupheavalvortex

• Nom désignant une masse d'eau qui tourne rapidement sur elle-même dans une rivière ou une mer, ou verbe signifiant se déplacer ou faire se déplacer en tourbillonnant.

A noun referring to a rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea, or a verb meaning to move or cause to move in a circular, swirling motion.

1. Flow in a circular currentB2formal

   To move or cause to move in a circular, swirling motion, typically of liquids.

   Tourbillonner (en parlant d'un liquide)

   • The water began to whirlpool around the drain.
   • The river whirlpooled dangerously after the storm.
   • She watched the milk whirlpool into her coffee.

   Synonymeschurneddyswirlwhirl