noun

la tournure

phrasing

The French word tournure refers to several distinct concepts depending on the context:

Shape, figure, or silhouette: It describes the general appearance or physical bearing of a person, often implying elegance or grace (e.g., "avoir une belle tournure").
Turn of phrase or phrasing: It refers to the specific way a sentence or idea is expressed in language (e.g., "une tournure élégante").
Course or development: It denotes the direction or way in which an event or situation is unfolding (e.g., "les choses prennent une mauvaise tournure").
Historical fashion: In the context of 19th-century clothing, it refers to a bustle, a pad or frame worn under a dress to puff out the back of the skirt.

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la tournure).
Origin: It is derived from the French verb tourner (to turn), combined with the suffix -ure, which is typically used to indicate the result or the process of an action. Etymologically, it suggests something that has been "turned" or shaped into a specific form.

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