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    Tourné (en. Turned)

    [tur-ne]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an object that has been placed in a new orientation or position.
    The bottle is turned to pour the liquid.
    La bouteille est tournée pour verser le liquide.
    Refers to a person who has changed their mind.
    He is turned towards new ideas now.
    Il est tourné vers de nouvelles idées maintenant.
    Refers to a situation that has taken an unexpected turn.
    The conversation turned to more serious topics.
    La conversation a tourné vers des sujets plus sérieux.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tourner', from Latin 'tornare' meaning 'to turn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turn the page
    move on to something else after an event.
    tourner la page
    beat around the bush
    not addressing a subject directly.
    tourner autour du pot
    go in circles
    not making progress, stagnating.
    tourner en rond

    Related Words

    to turn
    action of changing direction or orientation.
    tourner
    rotation
    circular movement around an axis.
    rotation
    deviation
    change of direction relative to a planned path.
    déviation

    Slang Meanings

    To be under the influence of a substance (alcohol, drug).
    He is all turned around tonight.
    Il est tout tourné ce soir.
    To have disturbed or confused ideas.
    She really has her brain all turned around with all these thoughts.
    Elle a vraiment le cerveau tourné avec toutes ces pensées.