English–French
“turning point” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tuʁnɑ̃/
Example
C'est un tournant dans sa carrière.
It is a turning point in his career.
How to say “turning point” in French
“Turning point” in French is tournant.
A crossroads where one route ends and a different course begins.
Example sentences with tournant
Après cette année difficile, il a vécu un tournant dans sa vie.
After this difficult year, he experienced a turning point in his life.
Tips for using tournant
- In figurative use, prendre un tournant means to take a new direction, while marquer un tournant means to mark a decisive change.