tourner

Definitions of tourner
  1. verb
    perform as expected when applied
    synonyms: fonctionner, marcher
    marcher
    be operating, running or functioning
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    antonyms:
    disfonctionner, mal fonctionner
    fail to function or function improperly
    types:
    marcher
    begin operating or running
    marcher
    be operating, running or functioning
    servir, être utile à
    be used by; as of a utility
  2. verb
    go sour or spoil
    synonyms: aigrir
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    type of:
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  3. verb
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
    synonyms: retourner
  4. verb
    perform a job or duty on a rotating basis
    synonyms:
    faire à tour de rôle
    exchange on a regular basis
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    servir
    do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
  5. verb
    exchange on a regular basis
    synonyms: faire à tour de rôle
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    type of:
    alterner
    exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
  6. verb
    be operating, running or functioning
    synonyms: marcher
    fonctionner, marcher
    perform as expected when applied
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    type of:
    fonctionner, marcher
    perform as expected when applied
  7. verb
    move by turning over or rotating
    synonyms: rouler
  8. verb
    cause to turn on an axis or center
    synonyms:
    pivoter
    turn on or around an axis or a center
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    types:
    faire tournoyer
    cause to spin
  9. verb
    turn on or around an axis or a center
    synonyms: pivoter
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    types:
    tourbillonner, tournoyer
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    tourbillonner, tournoyer
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
    type of:
    pivoter
    move around an axis or a center
  10. verb
    make a turn
    synonyms: prendre
  11. verb
    cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
    synonyms: retourner
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    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  12. verb
    move around an axis or a center
    synonyms: pivoter
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    types:
    pivoter
    turn on or around an axis or a center
    tourbillonner, tournoyer
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    tourbillonner, tournoyer
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  13. verb
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    synonyms: tourbillonner, tournoyer
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    type of:
    pivoter
    turn on or around an axis or a center
  14. verb
    to wind or move in a spiral course
    synonyms: tournoyer
  15. verb
    undergo a change or development
    synonyms: changer, devenir, se changer, se transformer
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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    types:
    réduire
    be the essential element
    monter, s'élever
    amount in the aggregate to
    type of:
    changer, transformer
    change in outward structure or looks
  16. verb
    turn from an upright or normal position
    synonyms: faire basculer, retourner, se retourner
    renverser
    cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
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    types:
    chavirer, se retourner
    overturn accidentally
  17. verb
    travel around something
    synonyms: tourner autour
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    types:
    circuler, se promener
    walk around something
    graviter autour, tourner autour
    move around in a circular motion
    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  18. verb
    cause to move around or rotate
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    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  19. verb
    wind around; move along a circular course
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  20. verb
    change direction
    synonyms: faire un tournant
  21. verb
    pass to the other side of
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  22. verb
    turn a corner
  23. verb
    turn in the opposite direction
    synonyms: tordre
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    types:
    attraper le torticolis
    twist (a body part) into a strained position
    boucler, friser
    twist or roll into coils or ringlets
    friser
    curl tightly
  24. verb
    shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
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    type of:
    façonner, former
    give shape or form to
  25. verb
    begin operating or running
    synonyms: marcher
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    type of:
    fonctionner, marcher
    perform as expected when applied
  26. verb
    move toward
    synonyms: graviter
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    type of:
    avoir un penchant, avoir une tendance
    have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
  27. verb
    make on a potter's wheel
    synonyms: façonner
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    type of:
    façonner, former, modeler, mouler
    make something, usually for a specific function
  28. verb
    extend in curves and turns
    synonyms: serpenter
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    type of:
    être
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  29. verb
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
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    tordre
    turn in the opposite direction
    retourner
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
    rouler
    move by turning over or rotating
    se retourner
    make a rolling motion or turn
    se retourner
    turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically
    faire sauter, jeter en l'air, lancer en l'air
    lightly throw to see which side comes up
    faire face
    turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
    prendre
    make a turn
    détourner
    move so as not face somebody or something
    faire avancer
    turn to the right side
    se retourner
    turn, usually 180 degrees
    caracoler
    make a half turn on a horse, in dressage
    faire basculer, retourner, se retourner
    turn from an upright or normal position
    faire un tournant
    change direction
    pivoter, tourner abruptement, virer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    détourner, dévier, réfléchir
    turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
    dévier, se détourner
    turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
    détourner
    turn away or aside
    étendre
    turn outward
    pivoter
    turn on a pivot
    tournoyer
    to wind or move in a spiral course
    tourner en vrille, vriller
    move in a spiral or zigzag course
    détourner, dévier, réfléchir, s'écarter
    turn aside; turn away from
    attraper le torticolis
    twist (a body part) into a strained position
    boucler, friser
    twist or roll into coils or ringlets
    chavirer, se retourner
    overturn accidentally
    faire tournoyer
    cause to spin
    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  30. verb
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    synonyms: pivoter, tourner abruptement, virer
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