A1 verb Neutre #115 le plus courant

turn

/tɜːrn/

To move your body or an object so that it faces a different direction. It also means to change the direction you are moving, such as when walking or driving.

Exemples

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1

Turn left at the next traffic light.

Change your direction to the left at the lights.

2

The committee will now turn its attention to the budget.

The group will now direct its focus to the financial plan.

3

Turn the page to see the next picture.

Move the paper to look at the next page.

Famille de mots

Nom
turn
Verb
turn
Adjectif
turning
Apparenté
turner
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'U-turn' sign on a road; it shows a physical curve where the car changes direction completely.

Quiz rapide

Please ___ the music off before you go to sleep.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : turn

Exemples

1

Turn left at the next traffic light.

everyday

Change your direction to the left at the lights.

2

The committee will now turn its attention to the budget.

formal

The group will now direct its focus to the financial plan.

3

Turn the page to see the next picture.

informal

Move the paper to look at the next page.

4

The wheels turn rapidly to create friction.

academic

The circular objects rotate quickly to make heat.

5

We need to turn this lead into a sale.

business

We must change this potential customer into a buyer.

Famille de mots

Nom
turn
Verb
turn
Adjectif
turning
Apparenté
turner

Collocations courantes

turn right to change direction toward the right side
turn the handle to rotate a door handle to open it
turn around to move so that you face the opposite way
turn on the light to use a switch to get light
turn the volume down to make the sound quieter

Phrases Courantes

turn into

to become something different

it's your turn

it is now your time to do something in a game or sequence

turn out

to happen in a particular way

Souvent confondu avec

turn vs return

Turn means to rotate or change direction, whereas return means to go back to a previous place.

turn vs spin

Spin usually refers to very fast, continuous rotation, while turn is a more general movement.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'turn' for physical rotation or for changing directions while moving. In modern English, it is also the standard verb for operating electronic switches (turn on/off).

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid saying 'open the light' or 'close the TV'; always use 'turn on' or 'turn off' for devices.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'U-turn' sign on a road; it shows a physical curve where the car changes direction completely.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'tornare', which means to round off or fashion something on a lathe.

Modèles grammaticaux

Regular verb: turn, turned, turned Often used with prepositions (turn on, turn off, turn into) Can be followed directly by an adjective (e.g., 'the leaves turn red')
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Contexte culturel

The concept of 'taking turns' is a central social rule in English-speaking cultures, especially in games and conversations.

Quiz rapide

Please ___ the music off before you go to sleep.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : turn

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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