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revolve in French

revolve in French is retourner, tourner — revolve means to move in a circular path around a central point.

revolve in French

retourner
verb
(intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]
tourner
verb
(intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]
tourner
verb
(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]
retourner
verb
(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]

What does "revolve" mean?

  1. verb To move in a circular path around a central point.
    "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
  2. verb To turn or rotate on an axis.
    "The restaurant sits atop a tower that slowly revolves."
  3. verb To have something as a central focus or theme.
    "His whole life revolves around his work."
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revolve in a sentence

  • The Earth revolves around the Sun.
  • The restaurant sits atop a tower that slowly revolves.
  • His whole life revolves around his work.

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What is "revolve" in French?

"revolve" in French is retourner, tourner. revolve means: To move in a circular path around a central point.

How do you use "revolve" in a sentence?

Example: "The Earth revolves around the Sun." In French, "revolve" is retourner, tourner.

Are there other ways to say "revolve" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "revolve": retourner, tourner.

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