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    Tournée (en. Tour)

    /tuʁne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of a group or individual across various locations, often related to a performance or an undertaking.
    The artists' tour will start in May and will cover several cities.
    La tournée des artistes débutera en mai et s'étendra sur plusieurs villes.
    Each stop made during such a movement.
    They are going on a European tour with several stops.
    Ils font une tournée européenne avec plusieurs étapes.
    In gastronomy, the moment when dishes or foods are rotated.
    This rotation of dishes amazed the guests.
    Cette tournée des plats a étonné les invités.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'torner', which means to turn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bar crawl
    Visiting several bars or establishments to consume drinks.
    tournée des bars
    farewell tour
    Last series of concerts or performances before an artist retires.
    tournée d'adieu
    take a tour
    Visiting all the places in a location or a city.
    faire le tour

    Related Words

    to turn
    Action of making a circular movement or changing direction.
    tourner
    turning point
    Moment or event that marks a significant change.
    tournant
    towers
    Different types of circuits or excursions.
    tours

    Slang Meanings

    To go on a tour
    We're going to do the rounds among friends tonight.
    On va faire la tournée entre amis ce soir.
    round of shots
    At the party, he offered a round of shots to everyone.
    À la soirée, il a proposé une tournée de shots à tout le monde.