English–French
“u-turn” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dəmituʁ/
Example
Il a fait un demi-tour parce qu'il avait oublié ses clés.
He made a U-turn because he forgot his keys.
How to say “u-turn” in French
“U-turn” in French is demi-tour.
A forward movement bends back through a single turn, creating a clear reversal of direction.
Example sentences with demi-tour
Elle a dû faire demi-tour à cause des travaux.
She had to make a U-turn because of the roadworks.
Tips for using demi-tour
- In figurative use, faire demi-tour can describe abandoning a stated position or policy, not only changing physical direction.