turn

/tˈɜːn/

/ˈtɝn/

[verbe] [nom]

to turn

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

tourner

to move something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position in relation to its previous position

Synonymes : turn over

1.1

tourner

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

1.2

tourner

(with reference to a book, magazine, etc.) to move a page so that one can read or look at its other side

Synonymes : move around

1.3

plier

to fold or unfold something, particularly a fabric

Synonymes : bend

deform

flex

twist

Antonymes : unbend

tourner

to rotate or shift our body to face a different direction

2.1

se tordre (la cheville)

(with reference to one's ankle) to twist suddenly, particularly in a way that causes a sprain

Synonymes : rick

2.3

faire

to perform a movement that involves moving one's body in a circle

avoir ... ans

to reach a certain age

devenir

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

Synonymes : change state

4.1

changer

to make someone or something change into a particular state or condition

4.4

devenir

(of foliage) to transition from one color to another, often due to seasonal changes

4.5

faire tourner

(with reference to milk) to cause to become sour or spoiled

Synonymes : ferment

sour

work

4.6

tourner

(of milk) to become sour or spoiled

Synonymes : become

lâcher

to cause someone or something to leave where they are or be placed in a particular condition

renverser

to cause a change in the course of a competition or war, resulting in a different person, team, or side beginning to win or gain an advantage

Synonymes : change by reversal

reverse

changer

to exchange, convert, or alter the functioning of something

Turn

[NOM]

tour

the time when someone has the opportunity, obligation, or right to do a certain thing that everyone does successively in a group

Synonymes : play

virage

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

Synonymes : bend

crook

twist

Exemples

1. The carpenter turned the piece of wood into a beautiful chair.

2. To turn cartwheels/somersaults.

3. The sky turned a light purple during the sunset.

4. The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.

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