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stirring

/ˈstɜː.rɪŋ/

/ˈstɝː.rɪŋ/

stirring back

stirring in

stirring over

stirring up

stirringnoun

stirrings

Translations

remuageSens concret, notamment en cuisine ou pour un liquide; emploi plus technique que « remuer ».

The stirring of the soup was necessary to ensure all the ingredients were well combined.

Le remuage de la soupe était nécessaire pour bien mélanger tous les ingrédients.

agitationÉtat d’excitation ou de trouble émotionnel.

There was a stirring among the crowd as the band took the stage.

Il y avait une agitation dans la foule lorsque le groupe est monté sur scène.

frémissementAu sens de début, signe initial ou manifestation naissante d’un sentiment ou d’un mouvement; souvent au pluriel.

The first stirrings of rebellion could be sensed throughout the capital.

Les premiers frémissements de la rébellion se faisaient sentir dans toute la capitale.

Additional translations

émoiEmployé pour un trouble ou une émotion collective; registre courant.

Definitions

The act of mixing or agitating a liquid or other substance with a tool or implement.

The stirring of the soup was necessary to ensure all the ingredients were well combined.

A state of excitement or emotional arousal.

There was a stirring among the crowd as the band took the stage.

An initial sign, impulse, or beginning manifestation of a feeling, movement, or process.

The first stirrings of rebellion could be sensed throughout the capital.

Synonyms

stirringgerund / present participle

/ˈstɜː.rɪŋ/

/ˈstɝː.ɪŋ/

The adjectival uses of "stirring" derive from the present participle of the verb "stir"; classifying it as ADJECTIVE_PRESENT_PARTICIPLE more precisely reflects its morphological status.

Translations

émouvantPour un discours, un récit ou une scène qui suscite une forte émotion ou qui émeut profondément.

The stirring speech inspired everyone to take action.

Le discours émouvant a प्रेर?

animéPour un lieu, une vie urbaine ou une activité qui est vivante, active et pleine de mouvement.

The stirring city life was a stark contrast to the quiet countryside.

La vie urbaine animée contrastait fortement avec la campagne tranquille.

Additional translations

captivantQuand le sens met l’accent sur l’effet d’entraînement ou de forte intensité émotionnelle.

agitéQuand l’idée est celle d’une activité intense ou d’un mouvement continu; nuance plus neutre.

Definitions

Causing great excitement or strong emotion; rousing.

The stirring speech inspired everyone to take action.

Moving or active; busy.

The stirring city life was a stark contrast to the quiet countryside.

Synonyms

stirverb

stirring

Gerund

stirred

Past Simple

stirred

Past Participle

stirring

Gerund

/stɜː/

/stɝː/

Translations

remuerPour mélanger une préparation avec une cuillère ou un ustensile.

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't stick to the bottom of the pot.

Elle a remué la soupe pour qu’elle n’attache pas au fond de la casserole.

émouvoirPour provoquer une émotion, un sentiment.

The speech stirred the crowd, filling them with hope and determination.

Le discours a ému la foule, la remplissant d’espoir et de détermination.

bougerPour un mouvement léger ou un changement de position.

He stirred in his sleep but did not wake up.

Il a bougé dans son sommeil, mais ne s’est pas réveillé.

provoquerPour inciter à une réaction, un débat ou une action.

The controversial article stirred a lot of debate among the readers.

L’article controversé a provoqué beaucoup de débats parmi les lecteurs.

Additional translations

susciterQuand l’idée est de provoquer ou de faire naître une réaction.

remuerEmploi plus concret pour un léger mouvement du corps.

Definitions

To mix a substance in a circular motion with a spoon or other implement.

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't stick to the bottom of the pot.

To cause a feeling or emotion to be felt.

The speech stirred the crowd, filling them with hope and determination.

To move slightly or change position.

He stirred in his sleep but did not wake up.

To provoke or incite action or reaction.

The controversial article stirred a lot of debate among the readers.

Synonyms

stir up

stirnoun

Definitions

A state of excitement, agitation, or commotion.

The announcement of the new policy caused quite a stir among the employees.

The act of mixing a substance by moving an implement through it.

Give the soup a quick stir to make sure all the ingredients are well combined.

Prison; jail (slang, chiefly British and US).

He did five years in stir before getting his life back on track.

A slight movement or action.

There wasn't a stir from the audience as the performer took the stage.

A slight movement; a minimal or barely perceptible motion.

There was not a stir in the house as midnight approached.