whirlwind

• Nom désignant une colonne d'air ou un tourbillon de vent qui tourne rapidement autour d'un axe central en se déplaçant sur le sol, pouvant soulever poussière, débris ou eau. Il évoque aussi un mouvement ou une succession d'événements extrêmement rapide et violent.

A noun referring to a column of air that spins rapidly around a central axis as it moves across the Earth's surface.

1. Rotating column of airB1formal

   A column of air that spins rapidly around a vertical axis as it moves across the ground.

   Colonne d'air en rotation

   • A whirlwind swept through the field, lifting dust and debris.
   • The farmer watched as a small whirlwind formed in the dry soil.
   • Whirlwinds are common in desert regions during the summer.

   Synonymescyclonedust deviltornadotwistervortex

2. Rapid or chaotic activityB2informal

   A situation or event that happens very quickly and often in a confusing or uncontrolled way.

   tourbillon d'activité

   • The last week was a whirlwind of meetings and deadlines.
   • Their romance was a whirlwind that ended as quickly as it began.
   • She was caught up in a whirlwind of emotions after the news.

   Synonymeschaoscommotionflurryfrenzymaelstrompandemoniumstormturmoilupheavalwhirl

   Antonymescalmpeaceserenitystillness