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to stir up
[phrase form: stir]
01
semer la zizanie, foutre le bordel
to cause strong feelings, often unpleasant ones
Transitive: to stir up an emotion or reaction
Exemples
The political scandal has stirred up public outrage and demands for accountability.
Le scandale politique a suscité l'indignation publique et des demandes de responsabilisation.
02
remuer, brasser
to alter the arrangement or position of something
Transitive: to stir up an arrangement
Exemples
It's important to stir the soil up in the garden bed to promote better aeration for the plants.
Il est important de remuer le sol dans le parterre de jardin pour favoriser une meilleure aération pour les plantes.
03
stimuler, motiver
to motivate someone to do something, making them feel a strong sense of responsibility or determination to act
Transitive: to stir up sth
Exemples
Her passionate plea stirred up the community, leading to a collective effort to address the local issues.
Sa plaidoirie passionnée a suscité la communauté, conduisant à un effort collectif pour résoudre les problèmes locaux.
04
susciter
to intentionally try to cause trouble or arguments
Transitive: to stir up trouble or conflict
Exemples
The tabloid newspaper had a reputation for stirring up scandals to boost its sales.
Le journal tabloïd avait la réputation de semer la zizanie pour augmenter ses ventes.
05
soulever, agiter
to disturb particles in a material, like soil and causing them to move in the air or water
Transitive: to stir up particles
Exemples
The children running through the dry field stirred up clouds of dust, making the air hazy.
Les enfants courant à travers le champ sec soulevèrent des nuages de poussière, rendant l'air brumeux.
