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    Retourner (en. Return)

    ʁə.tuʁ.ne

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something return to its origin.
    He decided to return to Paris after his vacation.
    Il a décidé de retourner à Paris après ses vacances.
    To change the direction or orientation of something.
    She flipped her cake to decorate it.
    Elle a retourné son gâteau pour le décorer.
    In several senses, to bring the inside to the outside.
    He turned out his pockets to find his keys.
    Il a retourné ses poches pour trouver ses clés.
    To express a different opinion or choice.
    He turned his coat upon seeing the election results.
    Il a retourné sa veste en voyant le résultat des élections.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'retorner', composed of the prefix re- and 'torner' (to twist).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn one's coat
    To change opinion or party according to circumstances.
    retourner sa veste
    to turn the problem around
    To analyze a problem from another angle.
    retourner le problème
    to turn heads
    To attract attention in a memorable way.
    faire retourner les têtes

    Related Words

    return
    The act of returning to a starting point.
    retour
    turnaround
    Action of returning, especially in a context of change.
    retournement
    turning point
    Change of direction or position.
    tournant

    Slang Meanings

    Come back!
    Used to tell someone to come back quickly.
    Utilisé pour dire à quelqu'un de revenir rapidement.
    Turned
    Term used to refer to someone who has switched sides in a debate.
    Terme utilisé pour désigner quelqu'un qui a changé de camp dans un débat.