twist
twist
twɪst
tvist
British pronunciation
/twɪst/

Définition et signification de « twist » en anglais

to twist
01

plier

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
to twist definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
Il a tordu l'élastique en une boucle pour fixer le tas de papiers.
02

se tordre

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
to twist definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
En descendant les escaliers en courant, elle a raté une marche et s'est foulé la cheville, grimaçant de douleur.
03

tordre, se contorsionner

to contort or turn one's body in a sinuous or squirming manner, often with rapid or irregular movements
Transitive: to twist one's body parts
example
Exemples
She twisted her hand out of the attacker's grasp and ran for help.
Elle tordit sa main hors de l'emprise de l'agresseur et courut chercher de l'aide.
04

tourner, se tordre

to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
example
Exemples
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
Pendant le cours de yoga, nous nous sommes tordus pour améliorer notre flexibilité.
05

tordre, enrouler

to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
example
Exemples
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Elle se tordait et se tournait dans son sommeil, incapable de se mettre à l'aise.
06

déformer, tordre

to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
example
Exemples
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
Ses adversaires ont essayé de déformer ses déclarations pendant le débat pour le présenter comme indécis et mal informé.
07

tordre, se tortiller

to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
Le professeur de danse a appris à la classe comment bien tourner.
08

serpenter, sinuer

to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
Le sentier de randonnée serpente à travers la forêt dense, offrant des vues pittoresques à chaque tournant.
Twist
01

rotation, tour

the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
twist definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
Il a ajouté une torsion à la corde pour la sécuriser.
02

courbe, virage

a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
twist definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
Elle a noué l'écharpe avec un tour stylé.
03

tournant, rebondissement

a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
example
Exemples
There was a twist in the plan no one anticipated.
Il y a eu un rebondissement dans le plan que personne n'avait anticipé.
04

interprétation, perspective

a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action
example
Exemples
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
L'historien a présenté une interprétation particulière de la bataille qui a remis en question les récits précédents.
05

rebondissement, coup de théâtre, tournant

an unexpected turn in the course of events
Wiki
example
Exemples
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
La fin inattendue du film a complètement changé la perception du public sur le personnage principal.
06

le twist, la danse twist

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
example
Exemples
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
Apprendre le twist a été une expérience amusante pour le cours de danse, qui a adopté avec enthousiasme ce style de danse emblématique et ses mouvements de hanches rythmés.
07

torsion, vrille

the motion of turning around in place
example
Exemples
He did a twist to reach the top shelf.
Il a fait un tour pour atteindre l'étagère du haut.
08

torsion, entrelacement

the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials
example
Exemples
A twist of wire secured the package.
Une torsion de fil a sécurisé le colis.
09

tresse, coiffure torsadée

a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair
example
Exemples
The stylist created an elaborate twist for the wedding.
Le styliste a créé une coiffure tressée élaborée pour le mariage.
10

tourbillon, remous

a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself
example
Exemples
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
Le bateau luttait dans le tourbillon de l'eau.
11

torsion, tiraillement

a sudden, jerky pull
example
Exemples
A twist of the knob adjusted the pressure.
Une torsion de la molette ajustait la pression.
12

courbure, pli

a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight
example
Exemples
The kite string developed a twist in the wind.
La corde du cerf-volant a développé un nœud dans le vent.
13

entorse, torsion

a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments
example
Exemples
The gymnast felt a twist in her wrist while performing.
La gymnaste a ressenti une torsion dans son poignet pendant sa performance.
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