Usage Note
Demi-tour literally means 'half-turn' and is the standard term for a U-turn while driving: faire demi-tour ('to make a U-turn'). Figuratively, faire volte-face is a close synonym for a sudden change of position. The plural is demi-tours.
Examples
"Il a fait demi-tour au carrefour."
Natural Translation
He made a U-turn at the crossroads.
Literal Translation
He made a half-turn at the crossroads.
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