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swirl [swɜ:l]tourbillonner, tournoyer;∎ the dead leaves swirled round our feet les feuilles mortes tourbillonnaient ou tournoyaient à nos pieds;∎ the water swirled beneath us l'eau tourbillonnait au-dessous de nousfaire tourbillonner ou tournoyer;∎ a sudden wind swirled the leaves around une brusque bourrasque fit tournoyer ou tourbillonner les feuilles;∎ swirl a bit of water round the sink rince un peu le lavabo;∎ the raft was swirled downstream le radeau a été emporté dans le tourbillon du courant;∎ he swirled her round the dance floor il la fit tournoyer autour de la piste (de danse)3 nountourbillon m; (of water) remous m; (of cream) spirale f;∎ swirls of smoke rose from the fire des tourbillons de fumée s'élevaient du feu
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