This is the 11486th most frequent French word.
retournement
"Retournement" means "reversal" or "turnaround."
In this sentence, 'retournement' refers to a dramatic or significant change, commonly unexpected, in the course of events or a situation.
Le retournement de la situation a surpris tout le monde.
The turnaround of the situation surprised everyone.
Here, 'retournement' is used to signify a change or reversal of perspective or opinion on a specific issue.
Son retournement d'opinion sur la question a été inattendu.
His reversal of opinion on the matter was unexpected.
In this context, 'retournement' denotes a surprising twist or development, particularly in a narrative or story.