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to stir
01
mélanger
to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it
Transitive: to stir food or drink
Exemples
As the chef stirred the batter, the kitchen filled with the aroma of fresh cookies.
Alors que le chef remuait la pâte, la cuisine s'est remplie de l'arôme de biscuits frais.
02
inciter, motiver
to motivate or prompt someone to engage in a specific course of action or behavior
Transitive: to stir sb to an action
Exemples
The injustice stirred the community to protest, demanding equal rights and fair treatment.
L'injustice a incité la communauté à protester, exigeant des droits égaux et un traitement équitable.
03
remuer, mélanger
to mix an ingredient into a liquid or other substance by moving a spoon or another implement in a circular motion
Transitive: to stir an ingredient into liquid
Exemples
To enhance the taste, the cook stirred a pinch of salt into the boiling pasta water.
Pour rehausser le goût, le cuisinier a remué une pincée de sel dans l'eau bouillante des pâtes.
04
bouger, frémir
to make a subtle or slight movement
Intransitive
Exemples
In the quiet room, the curtains stirred ever so slightly.
Dans la pièce silencieuse, les rideaux remuèrent très légèrement.
05
émouvoir, remuer
to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state
Transitive: to stir a reaction or emotion
Exemples
The heartfelt speech by the leader stirred the determination and passion of the team to achieve their goals.
Le discours sincère du leader a suscité la détermination et la passion de l'équipe pour atteindre leurs objectifs.
06
susciter, éveiller
to begin or prompt activity, often involving a notable change or movement
Transitive: to stir a change or activity
Exemples
The introduction of innovative technology can stir a transformation in the way businesses operate.
L'introduction d'une technologie innovante peut provoquer une transformation dans la façon dont les entreprises fonctionnent.
Stir
01
sensation
a sudden, energetic, or noisy activity or disturbance
Exemples
The unexpected announcement caused a stir in the office.
02
a feeling of excitement, agitation, or strong emotion
Exemples
Her speech created a stir of hope in the community.
03
a short-lived but prominent or sensational occurrence, often in media or public attention
Exemples
A stir over the policy announcement dominated social media.
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