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whirlwind

UK
/ˈwɜːl.wɪnd/
US
/ˈwɜrl.wɪnd/

Translations

whirlwindnoun
whirlwinds
pl
UK
/ˈwɜːl.wɪnd/
US
/ˈwɜrl.wɪnd/
A whirlwind swept across the field.
Un tourbillon a balayé le champ.
tourbillonAu sens figuré, pour une période d’activité intense et rapide.
Her life became a whirlwind of activity after she won the lottery.
Sa vie est devenue un tourbillon d’activité après qu’elle a gagné à la loterie.
Additional translations
trombeEn météorologie, pour un tourbillon de vent violent.
tornadeSens figuré, pour une personne très énergique et débordante d’activité.
Synonyms
cyclone
tornado
storm
eddy
vortex
frenzy
commotion
tumult
whirlwindadjective
more whirlwind
Comp.
most whirlwind
Super.
UK
/ˈwɜːl.wɪnd/
US
/ˈwɜrl.wɪnd/
éclairSurtout dans l’expression « whirlwind romance » : très rapide, brusque.
Their whirlwind romance led to a surprise wedding just a month after they met.
Leur romance éclair a mené à un mariage surprise seulement un mois après leur rencontre.
Additional translations
fulgurantPlus littéraire ou soutenu, pour marquer la rapidité soudaine.
Synonyms
rapid
swift
fast-moving
fast-paced
sudden
brief
short-lived
intense
impetuous
hasty
headlong
tempestuous
turbulent
furious

Definitions

whirlwindnoun
A column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape.
The tornado was a powerful whirlwind that caused significant damage to the town.
A situation or series of events where a lot of things happen very quickly and are difficult to control.
Her life became a whirlwind of activity after she won the lottery.
A person who is exceptionally energetic, active, or dynamic.
Her new assistant is a whirlwind, organizing the entire office in one morning.
whirlwindadjective
Happening or done very quickly and suddenly, often in a confusing or exciting way.
Their whirlwind romance led to a surprise wedding just a month after they met.
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