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    Retourné (en. Returned)

    /ʁə.tuʁ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring something back to its starting point.
    He returned home after work.
    Il a retourné à la maison après le travail.
    To change the position of something to show its other side.
    She turned the book over to read the back cover.
    Elle a retourné le livre pour lire la quatrième de couverture.
    To deposit something again.
    He returned the product to the store.
    Il a retourné le produit au magasin.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to change one's tune
    To change one's mind or allegiance according to what is most advantageous.
    retourner sa veste
    to go back to square one
    To return to the starting point after an interruption.
    retourner à la case départ
    to turn the problem over in every direction
    To analyze a problem from different angles.
    retourner le problème dans tous les sens

    Related Words

    return
    Action of coming back.
    retour
    turned
    Object moved in a direction or to a particular place.
    tourné
    turnaround
    Sudden change of position or opinion.
    revirement

    Slang Meanings

    To be sent back to class.
    He returned to class after a break.
    Il est retourné en cours après une pause.
    To have one's head turned.
    After his performance, he had everyone captivated.
    Après sa performance, il a tout le monde retourné.