Also means
to shoot (a film)
Usage Note
Tourner covers physical turning (tourne à gauche = turn left) and the making of a film (tourner un film). The phrase ça tourne mal (it's going badly) is a common idiomatic expression. Se tourner vers means 'to turn toward' someone, both literally and figuratively.
Examples
"Tourne à gauche au feu."
Natural Translation
Turn left at the traffic light.
Literal Translation
Turn to-the-left at-the fire
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