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
(intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]
tourner
(intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]
tourner
(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]
retourner
(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]
What does "revolve" mean?
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verb To move in a circular path around a central point.
"The Earth revolves around the Sun."
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verb To turn or rotate on an axis.
"The restaurant sits atop a tower that slowly revolves."
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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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