turning away

language: fr

definitions

  1. to refuse to accept, admit, or help someone; to reject
    fr: rejeter quelqu'un; ne pas accepter ou aider
  2. to physically turn one's face or body away from someone or something
    fr: tourner physiquement ou faire face de quelqu'un ou quelque chose

examples

  1. The shelter is turning away too many homeless people.

    Le refuge rejette trop de personnes sans abri.

  2. She turned away from the noise and went to sleep.

    Elle se tourna du bruit et alla dormir.