No. 12,024 in French
tournante
"Tournante" means "rotation" or "taking turns," and can also refer to a "gang rape" in a specific context.
In a sentence
La fête tournante attire des visiteurs de toute la région.
The rotating festival attracts visitors from all over the region.
In this sentence, 'tournante' is used as an adjective to describe a festival that rotates in hosting locations or participants.
Il a participé à une réunion tournante pour discuter des prochaines étapes.
He participated in a rotating meeting to discuss the next steps.
Here, 'tournante' modifies 'réunion,' indicating that the meeting is organized in a manner where participants or locations rotate.
La Terre a une énergie tournante qui influence les vents.
The Earth has a rotating energy that influences the winds.
In this context, 'tournante' is used to describe a rotating or spinning force characteristic of the Earth.
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