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/vi.ʁaʒ/

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Translation

bend, turn

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Word origin

From virer ('to turn'), from Vulgar Latin virare, probably related to Latin viriae ('bracelets').

Origin
Vulgar Latin
Root
virare

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralvirages

Examples

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Careful, there is a dangerous bend after the bridge.

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The car took the bend too fast.

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The mountain road is full of twists and turns.

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The company has taken a major turn towards digital.

cycliste .

The cyclist took the corner without slowing down.

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