swirling vortex

language: fr

definitions

  1. A mass of fluid, such as air or water, moving in a rapidly rotating circular motion around a central axis.
    fr: tourbillon tourbillonnant
  2. A situation, state, or place characterized by intense, chaotic, or overwhelming activity or emotion that pulls everything into its center.
    fr: tourbillon de chaos

examples

  1. The swimmer was caught in a swirling vortex created by the crashing waves.

    Le nageur a été pris dans un tourbillon tourbillonnant créé par les vagues qui se brisaient.

  2. She felt herself being pulled into a swirling vortex of emotions after the news.

    Elle s'est sentie entraînée dans un tourbillon de chaos émotionnel après la nouvelle.