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    Tournait (en. Was turning)

    /tuʁnɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Moving something in rotation around an axis.
    He turned the key in the lock.
    Il tournait la clé dans la serrure.
    Making a circle or a circular motion.
    She twirled gracefully.
    Elle tournait sur elle-même avec grâce.
    Changing direction or position.
    The runner turned right at the corner of the street.
    Le coureur tournait à droite au coin de la rue.
    Establishing or changing the meaning of something.
    The conversation turned to sensitive topics.
    La conversation tournait vers des sujets délicats.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'torner', derived from Latin 'tornare' meaning 'to move in a circle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    going around in circles
    Making successive gestures without making progress.
    tournait en rond
    turning the page
    Moving on to something else, ignoring the past.
    tournait la page
    beating around the bush
    Avoiding saying things directly.
    tournait autour du pot

    Related Words

    to turn
    Verb meaning to pivot or move in a circle.
    tourner
    turning
    Present participle or adjective meaning a change of direction.
    tournant
    turnaround
    Action of rotating something.
    retournement

    Slang Meanings

    Being distracted or not paying attention.
    He was turning; he doesn't know what's going on.
    Il tournait, il ne sait pas ce qui se passe.
    Changing discourse or opinion quickly.
    She turned on her heels after hearing the news.
    Elle tournait sur ses talons après avoir entendu la nouvelle.