Also means
trump card (cards)
Usage Note
Retourne in card games refers to the card turned face-up to determine the trump suit, a key term in games like la belote. More broadly, retourne can mean an unexpected reversal of situation. The verb retourner ('to turn back') is the root, and retournement describes a political or strategic about-face.
Examples
"La retourne est un as de cœur."
Natural Translation
The trump card is an ace of hearts.
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