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    Tournure (en. Turn)

    [tuʁnyʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A particular way of phrasing a sentence or an idea.
    This phrasing is very elegant.
    Cette tournure de phrase est très élégante.
    A physical movement or orientation.
    The dancer performed a beautiful turn on stage.
    Le danseur a exécuté une belle tournure sur scène.
    A change of direction, often figurative.
    The story took an unexpected turn.
    L'histoire a pris une tournure inattendue.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tourner', meaning to make a circular movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a particular mindset
    To have a particular way of thinking.
    avoir une tournure d'esprit
    legal phrasing
    A specific legal formulation.
    tournure légale
    the course of a matter
    The development of a situation or a case.
    tournure d'une affaire

    Related Words

    turn
    To make a circular movement.
    tourner
    turnaround
    The action of turning something over.
    retournement
    turn
    Change of direction, especially in driving.
    virage

    Slang Meanings

    A particular style used to impress.
    He used a turn of phrase to spice up his speech.
    Il a utilisé une tournure pour pimenter son discours.
    A rapid change of events.
    The evening took a very strange turn.
    La soirée a pris une tournure très bizarre.