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turn in French

turn in French is virage, tour, tournant — turn means to move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

turn in French

virage
noun
A change of direction or orientation.
tour
noun
tournant
noun
(poker) The fourth communal card in Texas hold 'em.
tourner
verb
tourner
verb
(intransitive, of a body, person, etc) To move about an axis through itself.
retourner
verb
(intransitive, of a body, person, etc) To move about an axis through itself.
devenir
verb
(copulative) To become (begin to be).

What does "turn" mean?

  1. verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
    "Turn left at the next intersection."
  2. verb To become or change into something else.
    "The leaves turn red and gold in October."
  3. noun A person's chance or opportunity in a sequence, such as in a game or rota.
    "Wait your turn before you speak."
  4. noun A change in direction or course.
    "The car made a sharp turn to avoid the pothole."
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turn in a sentence

  • Turn left at the next intersection.
  • The dancer turned gracefully in a full circle.
  • The leaves turn red and gold in October.
  • Milk turns sour if it's left out too long.

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What is "turn" in French?

"turn" in French is virage, tour, tournant. turn means: To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

How do you use "turn" in a sentence?

Example: "Turn left at the next intersection." In French, "turn" is virage, tour, tournant.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "turn": virage, tour, tournant, tourner, retourner, devenir.

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