French Word · Intermediate
tournis
staggers
Pronunciation: /tuʁ.ni/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "staggers".
Example
donner le tournis
make [someone] dizzy
Practice tips
- Practice tournis out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.