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    Turner (en. Turner)

    /tyʁ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A professional who uses a lathe to shape materials.
    The turner created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
    Le tourneur a créé une superbe sculpture en bois.
    A device used to turn pieces.
    The lathe is essential for the turner's work.
    Le tour est essentiel au travail du tourneur.
    verb
    To make rotations around an axis.
    He turned the crank to reset the machine.
    Il a tourné la manivelle pour réinitialiser la machine.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'torner', based on Latin 'tornare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turned toward the future
    Aimed at a promising future.
    tourné vers l'avenir
    turn the page
    Moving on to a new chapter in life.
    tourner la page
    going in circles
    Being in a situation without progress.
    tourner en rond
    not to beat around the bush
    Stating something directly without beating around the bush.
    ne pas tourner autour du pot

    Related Words

    lathe
    Instrument that allows a piece to be rotated.
    tour
    turning
    Process of shaping a material on a lathe.
    tournage
    to turn
    Action of making something rotate.
    tourner

    Slang Meanings

    Make a quick or surprising movement.
    He turned on his heels when he heard the noise.
    Il a tourné sur ses talons quand il a entendu le bruit.
    Change direction suddenly.
    He turned left without warning.
    Il a tourné à gauche sans prévenir.