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papier
The French word for 'paper' is 'papier'. It is used in a similar context as in English, referring to the material used for writing, drawing, or printing on. It can also refer to a piece of paper, like a document or newspaper. For example, 'un papier' could mean a sheet of paper or a document, while 'du papier' could refer to paper as a material.
Example sentences with  papier →retourner
The French word 'retourner' translates to 'return' in English. It is a common verb that can be used in various contexts in the French language. One can use it to return to a location (Je retourne à Paris.' - 'I return to Paris.') or to return an item (Je vais retourner ce chemisier. – I am going to return this blouse).
Example sentences with  retourner →tourner
The French word 'tourner' is used to indicate the act of rotating or turning something. Just like its English counterpart 'turn', 'tourner' can be used in various contexts. For instance, it can indicate a physical action like turning the head, a direction change while driving, or the act of flipping pages in a book. Also, it can be used metaphorically, like turning over a new leaf i.e., 'tourner une nouvelle feuille'.
Example sentences with  tourner →- 1