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    Tourne (en. Turned)

    [tuʁn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Move an object around an axis.
    He turns the key in the lock.
    Il tourne la clé dans la serrure.
    Perform a rotational movement.
    The carousel turns gently.
    Le manège tourne doucement.
    Change direction or position.
    She turns left at the next intersection.
    Elle tourne à gauche au prochain croisement.
    Change one's mind or subject.
    He turned the conversation to a lighter topic.
    Il a tourné la conversation vers un sujet plus léger.
    Deliver a performance or a work.
    This film is showing at several festivals.
    Ce film tourne dans plusieurs festivals.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'torner', derived from Latin 'tornare' meaning 'to turn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    everything revolves around
    everything is focused on something.
    tout tourne autour de
    go around in circles
    not making progress in a situation.
    tourner en rond
    turn the page
    moving on, forgetting a situation.
    tourner la page
    turn sour
    becoming disastrous or problematic.
    tourner au vinaigre

    Related Words

    turning point
    critical or changing moment.
    tournant
    turnstile
    access control device.
    tourniquet
    reversal
    sudden change in situation.
    retournement

    Slang Meanings

    Being in a difficult or complicated situation.
    He is in deep trouble, things are going bad for him.
    Il est dans de beaux draps, ça tourne mal pour lui.
    To use a strategy to deceive someone.
    She turned her friend into lending her money.
    Elle a tourné son ami pour qu'il lui prête de l'argent.