How is the word maelström translated from French to English

English translation
maelstrom
noun

Puissant tourbillon, ou confusion violente.

A powerful whirlpool, or wild confusion.

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  • Il était pris dans un maelström d'émotions. — He was caught in a maelstrom of emotions.

  • La petite barque tournait dans le maelström sous les chutes. — The little boat spun in the maelstrom below the falls.

  • Quel maelström dans la cuisine le soir de l'ouverture ! — What a maelstrom the kitchen was on opening night!

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