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about-face in French

about-face in French is demi-tour, revirement, volte-face.

about-face in French

demi-tour
noun
(military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
revirement
noun
(military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
volte-face
noun
(military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
faire demi-tour
verb
(intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
faire volte-face
verb
To change opinion or attitude drastically.
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What is "about-face" in French?

"about-face" in French is demi-tour, revirement, volte-face.

Are there other ways to say "about-face" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "about-face": demi-tour, revirement, volte-face, faire demi-tour, faire volte-face.

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