What is the English translation of the ballet term Tourner?

What is the English translation of the ballet term Tourner?

• A. To turn
• B. Below
• C. Above
• D. Melted

Answer: (A)

Tourner is the French verb meaning to turn. In ballet, many terms come from French and describe an action, so Tourner specifically signals a turning or spinning motion. That’s why the correct English translation is “to turn.” The other options refer to directions or states that aren’t about turning—below or above relate to position, and melted would be unrelated to a turning action. So the translation that fits the term is simply “to turn.”

Tourner is the French verb meaning to turn. In ballet, many terms come from French and describe an action, so Tourner specifically signals a turning or spinning motion. That’s why the correct English translation is “to turn.” The other options refer to directions or states that aren’t about turning—below or above relate to position, and melted would be unrelated to a turning action. So the translation that fits the term is simply “to turn.”