Retournait (en. Returned)

/ʁə.tuʁ.nɛ/

Slang Meanings

To retrace one's steps, often used in a casual context.
When I realized my mistake, I had to turn back.
Quand j'ai réalisé mon erreur, j'ai dû retourner en arrière.
To change one's route out of necessity.
He had to turn back when he saw he had forgotten his wallet.
Il a dû retourner quand il a vu qu'il avait oublié son portefeuille.