English–French
“whirlpool” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/vɔʁtɛks/
Example
L'eau qui tombe crée un vortex dans l'évier.
The falling water creates a whirlpool in the sink.
How to say “whirlpool” in French
“Whirlpool” in French is vortex.
A liquid or gas spins around an axis in a tightening spiral.
Example sentences with vortex
Après les manifestations, la ville semblait prise dans un vortex de violence.
After the demonstrations, the city seemed caught in a vortex of violence.
Tips for using vortex
- Vortex is masculine, so standard usage is le vortex.