about-face

• Nom désignant soit un demi-tour physique pour faire face à la direction opposée, notamment dans un contexte militaire, soit un changement complet d'opinion, de politique ou de position.

A noun referring to either a physical turn to face the opposite direction, especially in a military context, or a complete reversal of opinion, policy, or position.

1. Military pivotB2formal

   An act of turning to face the opposite direction, especially as part of a military drill.

   Demi-tour réglementaire

   • The soldiers performed an about-face on command.
   • He executed a perfect about-face during the parade.
   • The drill sergeant ordered an about-face for the entire platoon.

   Synonymesabout turn

2. Complete change of opinionB2formal

   A sudden and complete reversal of attitude, opinion, or policy.

   Revirement complet

   • The politician's about-face on the tax bill surprised everyone.
   • The company did an about-face on its environmental policy.
   • Her about-face on the issue left her supporters confused.

   Synonymesabout turnchange of mindflip-flopreversalshiftswitchturnaroundu-turnvolte-face

• Verbe signifiant faire demi-tour pour se retrouver face à la direction opposée, ou changer complètement d'avis, d'attitude ou de politique.

A verb meaning to turn around and face the opposite direction, or to change one's opinion or policy completely.

1. Turn around physicallyB2formal

   To turn and face the opposite direction, typically a 180-degree turn.

   faire demi-tour

   • The soldier about-faced when the officer gave the command.
   • He about-faced and walked back to the entrance.
   • She about-faced quickly when she realized she was going the wrong way.

   Synonymespivotreverseturn aroundwheel around

2. Change one's opinion or policyC1formal

   To reverse one's previous stance, decision, or viewpoint completely.

   faire volte-face

   • The politician about-faced on the tax reform issue.
   • The company about-faced after public backlash against the new policy.
   • He about-faced and supported the plan he had previously opposed.

   Synonymesbacktrackflip-flopreverseturn around

   Antonymescontinuemaintainpersistremainstay