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    Tourner (en. Turn)

    /tuʁne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a circular movement.
    He turns the key in the lock.
    Il tourne la clé dans la serrure.
    To change direction.
    We need to turn left at the next light.
    Nous devons tourner à gauche au prochain feu.
    To modify or adapt something.
    She turned her speech to another topic.
    Elle a tourné son discours vers un autre sujet.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tornare', meaning to turn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    going around in circles
    Making efforts without progressing.
    tourner en rond
    turning the page
    Moving on to a new stage.
    tourner la page
    turning one's back
    Ignoring or rejecting something.
    tourner le dos

    Related Words

    turning point
    Decisive moment or important change.
    tournant
    reversal
    Action of turning something around.
    retournement
    twist
    The way something is turned or shaped.
    tournure

    Slang Meanings

    To disagree.
    He is always turning on this topic.
    Il est toujours en train de tourner sur ce sujet.
    To change one's mind quickly.
    She turns faster than a bird.
    Elle tourne plus vite qu'un oiseau.