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U-turn in French

U-turn in French is demi-tour, retournement, volte-face.

U-turn in French

demi-tour
noun
A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.
retournement
noun
A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.
volte-face
noun
A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.
demi-tour
noun
(figuratively) A reversal of policy or opinion.
marche arrière
noun
(figuratively) A reversal of policy or opinion.
revirement
noun
(figuratively) A reversal of policy or opinion.
volte-face
noun
(figuratively) A reversal of policy or opinion.
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What is "U-turn" in French?

"U-turn" in French is demi-tour, retournement, volte-face.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "U-turn": demi-tour, retournement, volte-face, marche arrière, revirement.

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