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    Tournés (en. Turned)

    /tuʁne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has been moved by performing a rotation.
    The objects are all turned towards the sky.
    Les objets sont tous tournés vers le ciel.
    Speaking of direction or orientation.
    The signs were turned away from the road.
    Les panneaux étaient tournés à l'opposé de la route.
    Said of something that has undergone a change of position.
    The trees had been turned by the wind.
    Les arbres avaient été tournés par le vent.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to turn', from Latin 'tornare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To go around in circles
    To make futile efforts, not to make progress.
    tourner en rond
    To turn the page
    To move on to a new stage, to leave the past behind.
    tourner la page
    To turn one's head
    To change direction, usually while looking.
    tourner la tête

    Related Words

    Turning
    Moment of change or decision.
    tournant
    Turn
    Manner in which something is turned or phrased.
    tournure
    Turner
    One who turns or shapes using a lathe.
    tournier

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the wrong path.
    He really turned in the wrong direction with his decisions.
    Il a vraiment tournée la mauvaise direction avec ses décisions.
    To be confused or disoriented.
    After that party, I'm completely turned around!
    Après cette fête, je suis complètement tourné!