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    Retourna (en. Returned)

    /ʁə.tuʁ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of going back to a place or situation.
    He returned home after a long day.
    Il retourna chez lui après une longue journée.
    To bring something back to its previous state.
    She returned the book to the library.
    Elle retourna le livre à la bibliothèque.
    To come back to a topic or discussion.
    He returned to his initial point after some digressions.
    Il retourna à son propos initial après quelques digressions.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'retourner', formed from 're-' and 'tourner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn one's coat
    To change one's mind or side.
    retourner sa veste
    to return to work
    To resume working after a break.
    retourner au travail
    to return to sender
    To send something back to the person who sent it.
    retourner à l'envoyeur

    Related Words

    return
    Action of coming back.
    retour
    turning point
    Point of change in a process.
    tournant

    Slang Meanings

    To revisit one's decisions.
    After reflection, he decided to return to his old team.
    Après réflexion, il a décidé de retourner à son ancienne équipe.
    To change one's mind quickly.
    A real turnaround!
    Un vrai retournement de situation!