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whirlpool in French

whirlpool in French is tourbillon — whirlpool means a powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.

whirlpool in French

tourbillon
noun
A swirling body of water.

What does "whirlpool" mean?

  1. noun A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.
    "The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks."
  2. noun A hot tub or jacuzzi with jets that create swirling water.
    "The hotel spa has a whirlpool where guests can relax after their swim."
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whirlpool in a sentence

  • The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks.
  • The hotel spa has a whirlpool where guests can relax after their swim.

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What is "whirlpool" in French?

"whirlpool" in French is tourbillon. whirlpool means: A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.

How do you use "whirlpool" in a sentence?

Example: "The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks." In French, "whirlpool" is tourbillon.

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