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What is turn in French?

The French word for "turn" depends on the context:

General meaning:

* Tour - This is the most common word for "turn" in general. It can refer to a turn of events, a turn of the key, a turn on the road, etc.

Specific meanings:

* Tourner - This verb means "to turn" in the sense of rotating or moving in a circle.

* Retourner - This verb means "to return" or "to turn around".

* Se retourner - This reflexive verb means "to turn around" or "to look back".

* Tournant - This noun means "turning point" or "bend".

* Tournée - This noun means "tour" (like a concert tour).

* Tourbillon - This noun means "whirlwind" or "whirl".

In a specific context, you can use the phrase "à son tour":

* à son tour - This means "in turn" or "in his/her turn".

Example:

"The car turned left at the corner." - "La voiture a tourné à gauche au coin."

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