tour
tour
The French word 'tour' translates to 'tour' in English. It can refer to a journey or trip, similar to the English 'tour'. However, it can also mean 'turn' or 'spin', depending on the context. In architecture, it refers to a tower. In chess, it is used to denote a 'move' or 'turn'. It is a versatile word with multiple meanings.
Example sentences using: tour
Je vais faire un tour en ville
I'm going to take a walk around town
Here, 'tour' is used to describe a round or circuit around town. It conveys the idea of roaming or exploring an area. Note that the phrase 'faire un tour' could be translated directly as 'do a tour', but in this context, a more fitting translation is 'take a walk'.
La tour Eiffel est en France
The Eiffel Tower is in France
In this example, 'tour' refers to a large stand-alone structure or tower, specifically, the Eiffel Tower, which is a famous landmark in France. This usage of 'tour' has no direct link with any action of movement or circuit, it's about a static object.
J'ai raté mon tour
I missed my turn
In this sentence, 'tour' refers to one's turn, particularly during an event where people take turns, for instance, a game. This could also be used in the context of directions where 'tour' would mean a turn or corner. In this example, a 'tour' is something you wait for and can miss, unlike the other examples where it meant a static structure or a roaming action.