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/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

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noun

Moulin à vent

A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.

Examples :

"The windmill on the farm converted the wind's energy into turning a grinding stone. "

Le moulin à vent de la ferme transformait l'énergie du vent en rotation d'une meule.

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noun

Moulin à vent

The structure containing such machinery.

Examples :

"The tall windmill on the hill turned slowly in the breeze. "

Le grand moulin à vent sur la colline tournait lentement dans la brise.

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noun

Moulin à vent jouet

A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.

Examples :

"The little girl ran through the park, giggling as the windmill she held spun quickly in the breeze. "

La petite fille a couru dans le parc, gloussant alors que le moulin à vent jouet qu'elle tenait tournait rapidement dans la brise.

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noun

Moulin à vent

A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.

Examples :

"During the basketball game, Michael impressed the crowd with a powerful windmill. "

Pendant le match de basket-ball, Michael a impressionné la foule avec un puissant dunk en moulin à vent.

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Mouvement de guitare en forme de moulin à vent

A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.

Examples :

"During the rock concert, the guitarist impressed the crowd with his energetic "windmill" guitar move. "

Pendant le concert de rock, le guitariste a impressionné la foule avec son mouvement de guitare "moulin à vent" énergique.

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noun

Moulin à vent

A breakdancing move in which the dancer rolls his/her torso continuously in a circular path on the floor, across the upper chest, shoulders and back, while twirling the legs in a V shape in the air.

Examples :

"The breakdancer performed a powerful windmill, showcasing incredible control and speed. "

Le breakdancer a exécuté un puissant moulin à vent, démontrant un contrôle et une vitesse incroyables.

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noun

Papillon moulin à vent

Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Byasa, the wings of which resemble the vanes of a windmill.

Examples :

"The windmill butterfly fluttered around the garden, its wings a beautiful, delicate imitation of wind turbine blades. "

Le papillon moulin à vent voltigeait dans le jardin, ses ailes étant une belle et délicate imitation des pales d'éoliennes.

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noun

Moulin à vent

The false shower.

Examples :

"After the baseball game, the "windmill" of sprayed beer from the winning team soaked the celebrating crowd, a less-than-pleasant surprise for some. "

Après le match de baseball, le « moulin à vent » de bière aspergée par l'équipe gagnante a trempé la foule en fête, une surprise peu agréable pour certains.

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noun

Moulin à vent

An imaginary enemy, but presented as real.

Examples :

"My brother's procrastination is a windmill; he claims he's too overwhelmed to finish his project, but it's just an excuse. "

La procrastination de mon frère est un moulin à vent ; il prétend être trop dépassé pour finir son projet, mais ce n'est qu'une excuse.

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verb

Tournoyer, faire tourner

To rotate with a sweeping motion.

Examples :

"She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."

Elle a couru en bas de la colline, faisant tournoyer ses bras avec joie.

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verb

Tourner à vide, tourner librement

Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.

Examples :

"The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall."

L'essieu a cassé et la roue a tourné à vide sur place brièvement avant de traverser le mur.

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