English

Noun

volte-face

1. a reversal of policy, attitude or principle

Synonyms

• (a reversal of policy, attitude or principle): about-face, U-turn

Translations

French

Etymology

Italian volta-faccia, itself from voltare ‎(“to turn”) + faccia ‎(“face”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɔlt.fas/

Noun

volte-face f ‎(plural volte-face or volte-faces)

1. U-turn; about face (act of turning round 180 degrees)
2. (figuratively) U-turn; volte-face